2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: Teams, Schedule and What to Know

After four weeks and 95 matches, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the quarterfinal stage, with eight nations remaining to contest a place in the semifinals.

Who Is Left in the Tournament

The eight quarterfinalists are France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland. Four have won the World Cup before: Argentina with three titles, France with two, and England and Spain with one each. Morocco, Belgium, Norway, and Switzerland are chasing their first-ever titles.

The round of 8 is notable for two historic absences. For the first time in World Cup history, neither Brazil nor Germany advanced to the quarterfinals in the same tournament. Both countries have been perennial contenders for decades, making their simultaneous elimination a landmark moment for the sport.

Switzerland’s last quarterfinal appearance was when the country hosted the tournament in 1954. Norway reached the round of 16 for the first time in its history this year before advancing further still. Morocco is the last African nation standing in the 2026 competition.

Full Quarterfinal Schedule

France vs. Morocco — Thursday, July 9, 4 p.m. ET at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Spain vs. Belgium — Friday, July 10, 3 p.m. ET at Los Angeles Stadium.

Norway vs. England — Saturday, July 11, 5 p.m. ET at Miami Stadium.

Argentina vs. Switzerland — Saturday, July 11, 9 p.m. ET at Kansas City Stadium.

All matches will air live on FOX and FS1 in English, with streaming available on FOX One and the FOX Sports app. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo and streams on Peacock.

France vs. Morocco: A Rematch With High Stakes

Thursday’s match is a rematch of the 2022 Qatar World Cup semifinal, which France won on their way to the final. Morocco knocked out co-host Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 this year and has never advanced past the semifinal stage. A victory Thursday would be a historic breakthrough for the Atlas Lions and for African football.

France arrives as one of the tournament’s dominant forces, led by Kylian Mbappé, who has scored seven goals and added two assists through the competition. Mbappé has 19 career World Cup goals in 19 appearances — trailing only Lionel Messi, who holds the all-time record with 21. A win would put France on course for a potential third World Cup title, having last won in 2018 by defeating Croatia 4-2.

Argentina vs. Switzerland: Messi Chasing History

Defending champions Argentina face Switzerland in the final quarterfinal match Saturday night. Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in an emotionally charged round of 16 match in Atlanta, with Messi visibly moved in the aftermath. A victory against Switzerland would put Argentina within two matches of a fourth World Cup title — and another chapter in Messi’s storied tournament career.

Norway and Belgium: Surprise Packages

Norway’s Erling Haaland has been one of the tournament’s most compelling figures, scoring twice against Brazil in the round of 16 to send the five-time champions home. Norway faces England Saturday, with the Three Lions having beaten co-host Mexico in the round of 16 in Mexico City. Belgium, meanwhile, defeated the United States in Seattle to reach the quarterfinals and next faces Spain — the last country to win a first-time World Cup title, doing so in 2010.