After a thrilling knockout stage, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its decisive phase. The quarter-finals will bring together the tournament's eight best teams.
The headline clash will see Morocco take on France in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final. Les Bleus secured their place with a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay, while the Atlas Lions impressed with a commanding 3-0 win over Canada, confirming their excellent form after eliminating the Netherlands in the previous round.
Another confirmed quarter-final will pit Norway against England. The Scandinavians produced one of the tournament's biggest upsets by defeating Brazil 2-1, with Erling Haaland once again proving decisive. England, meanwhile, had to battle until the final whistle to overcome Mexico 3-2, keeping alive its hopes of winning a first World Cup title since 1966.
The remaining two quarter-final matchups will depend on the last Round of 16 fixtures still to be played. The winner of Portugal vs Spain will face the winner of United States vs Belgium, while the winner of Argentina vs Egypt will meet the winner of Switzerland vs Colombia. These matches will complete what promises to be a highly competitive final bracket.
The quarter-finals will take place from July 9 to 12 in four host cities: Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Kansas City. The winners will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for July 14 and 15, before the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.