2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals: Schedule, Teams, Bracket & Results
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals are set. The Round of 16 finished on July 7, 2026, and the last eight teams are confirmed: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland.
The four quarterfinals run July 9 to 11, all in the United States, cutting the field from eight teams down to the final four.
This guide covers the full quarterfinals schedule, every confirmed matchup, kickoff times in Eastern Time, the venues, the bracket path to the Final, and how to watch on TV. Scores are added as each match finishes.
Last updated: July 8, 2026.
Quick Facts: 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals
| Round | Quarterfinals (Round of 8, Match 97 to Match 100) |
| Dates | July 9 to 11, 2026 |
| Teams | France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, Switzerland |
| Host country | United States (all four matches) |
| Host cities | Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City |
| Format | Single-elimination knockout (no draws) |
| Winners advance to | Semifinals: July 14 (Dallas) and 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
All four quarterfinals are played in the United States across three days, with a single match on Thursday and Friday and a double-header on Saturday. Times are in Eastern Time (ET). FIFA uses official tournament names for each venue, shown here alongside the familiar stadium name.
| Match | Fixture | Date | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M97 | France vs Morocco | Thu, Jul 9 | 4:00 PM | Boston Stadium (Gillette), Foxborough |
| M98 | Spain vs Belgium | Fri, Jul 10 | 3:00 PM | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi), Inglewood |
| M99 | Norway vs England | Sat, Jul 11 | 5:00 PM | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock), Miami Gardens |
| M100 | Argentina vs 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. Local start times differ from the Eastern figures above: the Los Angeles quarterfinal begins at noon local time, and the Kansas City quarterfinal begins at 8:00 PM local.
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, the winners of Match 97 (France vs Morocco) and Match 98 (Spain vs Belgium) meet in the first semifinal on July 14 in Dallas.
In the bottom half, the winners of Match 99 (Norway vs England) and Match 100 (Argentina vs Switzerland) meet in the second semifinal on July 15 in Atlanta.
The live bracket updates each matchup and score as results come in, and fans who prefer to track the road to the Final by hand can download a printable, fillable World Cup 2026 bracket.
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.
Quarterfinal Matchups and Previews
France vs Morocco, Boston, July 9
France reached the last eight with a 1-0 win over Paraguay, while Morocco knocked out co-host Canada 3-0. The two met in the 2022 semifinals, which France won 2-0, so Morocco arrives with a score to settle. France, unbeaten so far, is among the favorites to lift the trophy, with Kylian Mbappé leading the line, while Morocco carries the strong knockout form that took it deep in 2022.
Spain vs Belgium, Los Angeles, July 10
Spain edged Portugal 1-0 in a tight all-Iberian tie, and Belgium beat co-host United States 4-1, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice. Spain is one of the tournament’s leading sides, built around a fluid attack, while Belgium’s win over the USA was its most convincing knockout display yet. The winner takes a place in the July 14 semifinal in Dallas.
Norway vs England, Miami, July 11
Norway produced the biggest upset of the Round of 16, beating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 behind a double from Erling Haaland. England came through 3-2 against co-host Mexico. This quarterfinal pits Haaland against England captain Harry Kane, two of the tournament’s most dangerous forwards, in Norway’s deepest World Cup run in decades.
Argentina vs Switzerland, Kansas City, July 11
Argentina, the reigning world champions, produced the drama of the round, trailing Egypt 2-0 with about ten minutes left before recovering to win 3-2, with Lionel Messi among the scorers and back on top of the Golden Boot race. Switzerland was the last team to book its place, beating Colombia on penalties after a goalless deadlock. Argentina starts as favorite, but Switzerland has shown it can grind out knockout results.
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 |
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals on TV
In the United States, all four quarterfinals air on FOX in English and on Telemundo in Spanish, with English streaming on the FOX One and FOX Sports apps and Spanish streaming on Peacock. Coverage outside the US varies by country, with national broadcasters holding the rights in each region.
Every knockout match uses video assistant referees, semi-automated offside technology and the connected match ball to support faster, more accurate decisions.
What Happens After the Quarterfinals
The four winners move into the semifinals, both kicking off at 3:00 PM ET. The first semifinal is on Tuesday, July 14 at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, and the second is on Wednesday, July 15 at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium); both venues have retractable roofs to shield the pitch from summer heat.
The two semifinal losers meet in the third-place match on Saturday, July 18 at Miami Stadium (Hard Rock).
The Final is on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, with kickoff at 3:00 PM ET.
2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals FAQ
Why are all four 2026 World Cup quarterfinals played in the United States?
All four quarterfinals, both semifinals, the third-place match and the Final are held in the United States. As the largest of the three co-hosts, the US was allocated every match from the quarterfinals onward, while Canada and Mexico staged only group-stage and early knockout games.
Are the defending champions still in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Argentina, who won the 2022 final, are in the quarterfinals and face Switzerland in Kansas City on July 11, led by Lionel Messi.
Which major teams have already been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
The biggest names knocked out are five-time winners Brazil, beaten 2-1 by Norway, and Portugal, beaten 1-0 by Spain, along with all three co-hosts: the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Who is leading the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race?
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race on eight goals after his Round of 16 heroics, narrowly ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.
How much do 2026 World Cup quarterfinal tickets cost?
Face-value quarterfinal tickets run from about $275 for upper-tier seats to around $1,775 for premium seats, plus a 15% service fee, and FIFA’s dynamic pricing moves prices with demand.
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.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals bring together eight of the strongest teams left in the biggest World Cup ever staged.
Across three days from July 9 to 11, France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland play for a place in the semifinals.
Check back on match days, as scores and the updated bracket are added the moment each quarterfinal finishes.
