World Cup quarterfinals are taking shape, with France, Morocco, Norway and England confirmed in the last eight as the knockout stage moves closer to the semifinals.
The confirmed World Cup quarterfinals include France vs. Morocco and Norway vs. England, while four remaining last-16 matchups will decide the other two places in the bracket.
World Cup quarterfinals: France vs. Morocco confirmed
France will face Morocco in one of the first confirmed quarterfinal matchups, reviving a major tournament storyline from their 2022 semifinal meeting. France enters the round as one of the leading contenders, while Morocco continues another deep run and will look to extend its challenge against a higher-ranked opponent.
The remaining half of that bracket will be shaped by Spain vs. Portugal and USA vs. Belgium, with the winners set to meet in another quarterfinal.
Norway vs. England set after Brazil and Mexico exits
Norway reached the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Brazil, led by two goals from Erling Haaland. England also advanced after holding off co-host Mexico 3-2, setting up a Norway vs. England quarterfinal.
The result keeps England’s title hopes alive and gives Norway one of the biggest matches in its World Cup history.
2026 World Cup quarterfinal schedule
The World Cup quarterfinals are scheduled from Thursday, July 9, 2026, through Saturday, July 11, 2026.
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 | France vs. Morocco | 4:00 PM ET | Boston Stadium |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | Winner of Spain vs. Portugal vs. Winner of USA vs. Belgium | 3:00 PM ET | Los Angeles Stadium |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Norway vs. England | 5:00 PM ET | Miami Stadium |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Winner of Argentina vs. Egypt vs. Winner of Switzerland vs. Colombia | 9:00 PM ET | Kansas City Stadium |
France will face Morocco at 4:00 PM ET on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Boston Stadium. On Friday, July 10, 2026, the winner of Spain vs. Portugal will play the winner of USA vs. Belgium at 3:00 PM ET at Los Angeles Stadium.
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Norway will meet England at 5:00 PM ET at Miami Stadium. The final quarterfinal will feature the winner of Argentina vs. Egypt against the winner of Switzerland vs. Colombia at 9:00 PM ET at Kansas City Stadium.
With only four teams confirmed so far, the World Cup bracket remains partly open. France and England carry major expectations, Morocco and Norway enter with momentum, and the remaining last-16 matches will determine whether the United States can continue its run on home soil.
