The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has narrowed to the final eight after an action-packed Round of 16 witnessed dramatic comebacks, penalty shootouts and several stunning upsets. Defending champions Argentina survived a major scare against Egypt, recovering from a two-goal deficit to secure a memorable 3-2 victory. Switzerland also booked their place after edging Colombia in a tense penalty shootout following 120 goalless minutes.
England, Spain, France, Belgium, Norway and Morocco continued their impressive campaigns to keep their World Cup dreams alive. With the semi-final spots now at stake, the remaining teams are preparing for four blockbuster encounters featuring some of the biggest names in international football. The quarter-finals promise another round of high-intensity contests as every match becomes a step closer to lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Qualified Teams
The eight nations that have reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals are Argentina, Switzerland, France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, England and Norway.
When are the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals?
The quarter-finals will be played from July 10 to July 12, 2026, with four matches slated to take place across Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Fixtures
- July 10: France vs Morocco – 1:30 AM IST at Boston
- July 11: Spain vs Belgium – 12:30 AM IST at Los Angeles
- July 12: England vs Norway – 2:30 AM IST at Miami
- July 12: Argentina vs Switzerland – 6:30 AM IST at Kansas City
Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals live on TV and digital platforms?
- India: Unite8 Sports channels (TV) and Zee5 app (Streaming)
- United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (TV & Streaming)
- United States: FOX Sports (TV) and the FOX Sports App/Fox Sports digital platforms (Streaming)
As competition reaches a decisive phase, every fixture carries enormous significance, with the remaining teams vying for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
