FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Fixtures: The global football landscape has narrowed down to the final eight elite contenders. Following a dramatic, high-octane Round of 16 phase, the stage is officially set for the blockbuster quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. With heavyweight collisions on the horizon, football fans across India can brace themselves for sleepless nights filled with elite international drama.
Reigning champions Argentina, spearheaded by a record-breaking Lionel Messi, are fresh off a miraculous 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt. They march forward into a challenging matchup against Switzerland, who dramatically advanced via sudden-death penalties. Meanwhile, England survived a five-goal thriller against Mexico to line up an unpredictable clash with tournament dark-horses Norway. On the other side of the bracket, a star-studded French unit faces Qatar 2022 historic semi-finalists Morocco, while European masters Spain take on a dangerous, high-scoring Belgium lineup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals: Complete IST Schedule
All matches will be broadcast live for Indian viewers across early morning slots due to the North American time zones. Below is the official schedule with Indian Standard Time (IST) details:
France vs Morocco
- Date: July 10, 2026 (IST)
- Kickoff Time: 01:30 AM IST
- Venue: Boston Stadium, Massachusetts
Spain vs Belgium
- Date: July 11, 2026 (IST)
- Kickoff Time: 00:30 AM IST
- Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, California
Norway vs England
- Date: July 12, 2026 (IST)
- Kickoff Time: 02:30 AM IST
- Venue: Miami Stadium, Florida
Argentina vs Switzerland
- Date: July 12, 2026 (IST)
- Kickoff Time: 06:30 AM IST
- Venue: Kansas City Stadium, Missouri
Where to Watch in India: TV Channels and Live Streaming
Indian broadcasting networks have lined up extensive multi-platform coverage to ensure fans do not miss a single moment of the tournament’s business end.
On TV (Television): The tournament’s linear broadcast rights in India belong exclusively to Zee Entertainment. Fans can tune into their newly launched sports channels: Unite8 Sports 1 / 1 HD (for Hindi commentary) and Unite8 Sports 2 / 2 HD (for English commentary). Additionally, DD Sports will be providing free-to-air coverage for the crucial knockout rounds.
Online (Live Streaming): For digital viewers, cord-cutters, and mobile users, the entire quarter-final stage will be streamed live online exclusively via the ZEE5 application and official website.
