2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals: Schedule, Teams, Bracket & Results
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals are complete. Played July 9 to 11 across the United States, the last-eight round narrowed the first 48-team World Cup to four semifinalists: France, Spain, Argentina and England.
This guide has the full quarterfinals schedule and results, every scoreline, the venues, the bracket path to the Final, and how to watch. All four results are in: France meet Spain in Dallas on July 14, and Argentina face England in Atlanta on July 15.
Last updated: July 11, 2026.
Quick Facts: 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals
| Round | Quarterfinals (Round of 8, Match 97 to Match 100) |
| Dates | July 9 to 11, 2026 (complete) |
| Semifinalists | France, Spain, Argentina, England |
| Host country | United States (all four matches) |
| Host cities | Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City |
| Format | Single-elimination knockout (no draws) |
| Semifinals | France vs Spain, July 14 (Dallas); Argentina vs England, July 15 (Atlanta) |
| Final | July 19, 2026, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| Tickets | About $275 to $1,775, plus a 15% fee |
| US broadcast | FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish) |
2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Schedule & Results
All four quarterfinals were played in the United States across three days. Times are in Eastern Time (ET). FIFA uses official tournament names for each venue, shown here alongside the familiar stadium name.
| Match | Result | Date | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M97 | France 2-0 Morocco | Thu, Jul 9 | 4:00 PM | Boston Stadium (Gillette), Foxborough |
| M98 | Spain 2-1 Belgium | Fri, Jul 10 | 3:00 PM | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi), Inglewood |
| M99 | Norway 1-2 England | Sat, Jul 11 | 5:00 PM | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock), Miami Gardens |
| M100 | Argentina 3-1 Switzerland | Sat, Jul 11 | 9:00 PM | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
The M-codes (M97 to M100) are FIFA match numbers fixed by bracket position. The Boston and Los Angeles quarterfinals were single matches on July 9 and 10; Miami and Kansas City closed the round with a Saturday double-header on July 11.
Quarterfinal Matchups and Results
France 2-0 Morocco, Boston, July 9
France reached the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Morocco in Boston, with Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scoring. It was a rematch of the 2022 semifinal, which France also won 2-0, denying Morocco its revenge. Still unbeaten and among the favorites, France meet Spain in the July 14 semifinal in Dallas.
Spain 2-1 Belgium, Los Angeles, July 10
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in Los Angeles, with substitute Mikel Merino striking late to settle a tight tie. Belgium, who had thrashed the United States 4-1 in the Round of 16, pushed hard, but the tournament favorites held on. Spain now face France in the July 14 semifinal in Dallas.
Norway 1-2 England, Miami, July 11
England came through 2-1 against Norway in Miami, with Jude Bellingham the driving force. Erling Haaland struck for Norway, but England ended the tournament’s surprise package, whose run had included a shock win over Brazil. England now face Argentina in the July 15 semifinal in Atlanta.
Argentina 3-1 Switzerland, Kansas City, July 11
Argentina, the reigning world champions, beat a 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City, with Alexis Mac Allister among the scorers and Lionel Messi pulling the strings. Switzerland briefly levelled through Dan Ndoye before going down to ten men, and Argentina pulled clear to set up a semifinal against England on July 15 in Atlanta.
How the Quarterfinal Round Works (Format)
Each quarterfinal is a single-elimination knockout: win and advance, lose and go home. A match runs 90 minutes, and if the score is level it goes to 30 minutes of extra time and then a penalty shootout, so no tie can end in a draw. There are no replays anywhere in the knockout stage. FIFA fixed the full bracket before kickoff, so each quarterfinal was locked to a set pair of Round of 16 winners, and 2026 is the first World Cup to reach this stage through a 48-team field and a new Round of 32.
How the Eight Teams Reached the Quarterfinals
The quarterfinal field was decided across the Round of 16, played July 4 to 7, 2026. All three co-hosts were eliminated, along with heavyweights Brazil and Portugal. Here is how the last eight booked their places:
| Round of 16 result | Advanced to QF |
|---|---|
| Morocco 3-0 Canada | Morocco |
| France 1-0 Paraguay | France |
| Spain 1-0 Portugal | Spain |
| Belgium 4-1 United States | Belgium |
| Norway 2-1 Brazil | Norway |
| England 3-2 Mexico | England |
| Argentina 3-2 Egypt | Argentina |
| Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (won on penalties) | Switzerland |
2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Bracket
The bracket splits into two halves, and each half sends one team to the Final. In the top half, France (2-0 over Morocco) meet Spain (2-1 over Belgium) in the first semifinal on July 14 in Dallas. In the bottom half, England (2-1 over Norway) meet Argentina (3-1 over Switzerland) in the second semifinal on July 15 in Atlanta.
Fans who prefer to track the road to the Final by hand can download a printable, fillable World Cup 2026 bracket.
What Happens After the Quarterfinals
The four winners move into the semifinals, both kicking off at 3:00 PM ET. The first, France vs Spain, is on Tuesday, July 14 at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Arlington; the second, Argentina vs England, is on Wednesday, July 15 at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium). The two semifinal losers meet in the third-place match on Saturday, July 18 in Miami, and the Final is on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with kickoff at 3:00 PM ET. All matches air on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, streaming on the FOX One and FOX Sports apps and on Peacock.
2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals FAQ
Which teams reached the 2026 World Cup semifinals?
France, Spain, Argentina and England came through the quarterfinals. France play Spain in Dallas on July 14, and Argentina play England in Atlanta on July 15.
What were the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal results?
France 2-0 Morocco, Spain 2-1 Belgium, England 2-1 Norway, and Argentina 3-1 Switzerland. All four were played in the United States from July 9 to 11.
Which major teams have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
The biggest names out are five-time winners Brazil, beaten 2-1 by Norway, and Portugal, beaten 1-0 by Spain, plus all three co-hosts, the United States, Mexico and Canada. Morocco, Belgium, Norway and Switzerland then went out in the quarterfinals.
Are the defending champions still in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Argentina, who won the 2022 final, beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach the semifinals, where they face England on July 15, led by Lionel Messi.
Who is leading the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race?
Kylian Mbappé has drawn level with Lionel Messi at the top of the Golden Boot race after scoring in the quarterfinals, with Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland close behind.
How many matches does a team play to win the 2026 World Cup?
Eight in total: three group games plus five knockout rounds, the Round of 32, Round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal and Final. That is one match more than in the old 32-team format.
Conclusion
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals narrowed the biggest World Cup ever staged to its final four. France, Spain, Argentina and England came through the last eight and now meet in the semifinals: France vs Spain in Dallas on July 14 and Argentina vs England in Atlanta on July 15, with the winners advancing to the Final on July 19 in New Jersey.
