FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinalists Confirmed
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinalists Confirmed

authorBy Mona Chalabi
DateJul 08, 2026
Read Time2 min
The highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached a thrilling point, with the elite eight teams now confirmed and ready to clash in the quarterfinal rounds. This tournament, marking the biggest World Cup ever with 48 nations initially vying for the coveted trophy, has already witnessed an exhilarating journey, culminating in 40 teams making their exit over the past two weeks. The remaining contenders are poised for intense matchups as they strive for a place in the semifinals.

The Global Football Showcase: Quarterfinal Spectacle Unfolds

Teams Advancing to the Elite Eight Stage

Following a series of dramatic encounters, eight formidable teams have emerged victorious from the last-16 stage, securing their berths in the quarterfinals. Morocco showcased their prowess by defeating Canada with a decisive 3-0 victory. France edged out Paraguay with a narrow 1-0 win, while Norway surprised many by stunning Brazil 2-1. England triumphed over Mexico in a thrilling 3-2 contest. Spain secured their spot by eliminating Portugal with a late 1-0 goal. Belgium bested the USA with a 4-1 scoreline. Argentina made a remarkable comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2. Finally, Switzerland advanced after a tense penalty shootout against Colombia, winning 4-3.

Complete Quarterfinal Fixture List

Football enthusiasts can mark their calendars for these exciting matchups: France will face Morocco on Thursday, July 9, at 8:00 PM GMT at Boston Stadium, US. Spain will challenge Belgium on Friday, July 10, at 7:00 PM GMT at Los Angeles Stadium, US. Norway will go head-to-head with England on Saturday, July 11, at 9:00 PM GMT at Miami Stadium, US. The final quarterfinal clash will see Argentina battle Switzerland on Saturday, July 11, at 1:00 AM GMT (Sunday) at Kansas City Stadium, US.

Where to Catch All the Action

For fans in the United States, comprehensive English-language coverage of every match is available on Fox and FS1. All 104 games can also be streamed live via Fox One and the Fox Sports application. Spanish-language broadcasts are provided by Telemundo and Universo, with streaming options through Peacock. Additionally, cord-cutters can access the games through various services that include Fox and FS1, such as Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV. In Canada, TSN is the primary English-language broadcaster, with selected matches also airing on CTV. French-speaking viewers can tune into RDS and RDS2 for live coverage.

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