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World Cup Quarterfinals Take Shape As Round Of 16 Continues

World Cup Quarterfinals Take Shape As Round Of 16 Continues By neha - July 06, 2026
World Cup 2026 quarterfinals

The biggest World Cup in history is entering its fourth week. Fewer than half of the original 48 teams remain in the running. Four quarterfinal spots are already locked in.

Which Teams Have Reached The Quarterfinals

Four nations have already booked their quarterfinal tickets. Morocco, France, Norway, and England all advanced through the round of 16. Some wins came easily, while others needed a late surge.

Remaining Round Of 16 Matches

Four more matches will decide the rest of the quarterfinal lineup.

Match Date Kickoff Venue
Portugal vs Spain Monday, July 6 2pm ET (19:00 GMT) Dallas Stadium, US
USA vs Belgium Monday, July 6 5pm ET (00:00 GMT Tue) Seattle Stadium, US
Switzerland vs Colombia Tuesday, July 7 1pm ET (20:00 GMT) BC Place, Vancouver
Argentina vs Egypt Tuesday, July 7 12pm ET (16:00 GMT) Atlanta Stadium, US


Full Quarterfinal Schedule

Once the round of 16 wraps up, four quarterfinal clashes follow.

 

Match Date Kickoff Venue
France vs Morocco Thursday, July 9 4pm ET (20:00 GMT) Boston Stadium, US
USA/Belgium vs Portugal/Spain Friday, July 10 12pm ET (19:00 GMT) Los Angeles Stadium, US
Norway vs England Saturday, July 11 5pm ET (19:00 GMT) Miami Stadium, US
Argentina/Egypt vs Switzerland/Colombia Sunday, July 12 8pm ET (01:00 GMT Mon) Kansas City Stadium, US

 

How France Booked Its Spot

Kylian Mbappe led France past Paraguay in their round of 16 match. That single goal victory sent France straight into the quarterfinals. France now waits to face Morocco on July 9.

Where To Watch The Matches

Fans in the US can watch every match live on Fox and FS1. All 104 games also stream through the Fox One and Fox Sports apps. Spanish language coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming via Peacock.

Cord cutters can also catch matches through Fubo, Hulu Plus Live TV, YouTube TV, or DirecTV Stream. Viewers in Canada should tune into TSN for English coverage. CTV also carries select matches, while RDS and RDS2 handle French broadcasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which teams have confirmed quarterfinal spots?

Morocco, France, Norway, and England have all advanced so far. Four more teams will join them after the remaining round of 16 matches.

Q: When does the France vs Morocco quarterfinal kick off?

That match takes place Thursday, July 9, at 4pm ET. It will be played at Boston Stadium in the United States.

Q: How can I watch the World Cup in the US?

Fox and FS1 carry every match in English. Fox One and the Fox Sports app also stream all 104 games live.

Q: Where can Canadian fans watch the World Cup?

TSN serves as the primary English broadcaster in Canada. CTV airs select matches, while RDS covers the tournament in French.

By neha - July 06, 2026

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