FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals: After a set of gruelling matches, last-minute winners & equalisers, and heartbreaks for greats & legends of the game,
the tournament finally reaches the business end. We finally have the last 8 teams of the FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi's Argentina survived a massive scare against Egypt, and Switzerland broke Colombian hearts in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.
Meanwhile, Erling Haaland's spirited Norwegian side ended the 'last dance' of Brazilian legend Neymar Jr. On the other hand, Mexico, one of the gritty sides of this year's World Cup, which had kept a clean sheet till the Round of 16, failed to keep the English side at Bay.
The tournament has already produced several major surprises. Germany suffered a historic penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay, ending their perfect record in World Cup shootouts. Brazil's wait for a fifth World Cup title stretched to 24 years after Norway knocked them out, while Morocco stunned the Netherlands to hand the Dutch their earliest-ever World Cup exit.
Tournament debutants Cape Verde emerged as one of the biggest success stories, winning widespread admiration with their spirited performances. Meanwhile, Iran remained a major talking point off the pitch, with the ongoing West Asia conflict and political tensions involving one of the host nations, the United States, drawing significant attention on social media.
With just eight teams remaining, the battle for the FIFA World Cup trophy enters its most exciting phase. Here's everything you need to know about the road to the final.
FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals: Round Of 16 Results
- Canada 0-3 Morocco
- Paraguay 0-1 France
- Brazil 1-2 Norway
- Mexico 2-3 England
- Portugal 0-1 Spain
- United States 1-4 Belgium
- Argentina 3-2 Egypt
- Switzerland 0-0 (4-3 p) Colombia
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals: Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Quarter-final Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | July 10 | France vs Morocco | 1:30 AM | Boston |
| 98 | July 11 | Spain vs Belgium | 12:30 AM | Los Angeles |
| 99 | July 12 | England vs Norway | 2:30 AM | Miami |
| 100 | July 12 | Argentina vs Switzerland | 6:30 AM | Kansas City |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Where Will The Semi-Finals & Final Be Played?
The semi-finals will be played between July 14 and July 15 in Arlington and Atlanta. The third-place playoff will be held on July 18 in Miami. The final will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
