The Final Eight: Quarter-Final Matchups Locked in for Football’s Biggest Stage

The historic, first-ever 48-team global tournament has reached its ultimate boiling point. Following a chaotic and thrilling opening knockout phase, the field has been whittled down to the final eight elite nations. The quarter-final matches kick off today, running through July 11, 2026, promising a slate of high-stakes football.

The Quarter-Final Matchups & Key Storylines

Matchup Kickoff Time (Nepal Time) Venue & Context
France vs. Morocco

July 10, 2026


1:45 AM

Gillette Stadium, Boston


A highly anticipated rematch of the 2022 semi-final. France edged past Paraguay 1-0 via a Kylian Mbappé winner, while Morocco dismantled Canada 3-0 to seal their back-to-back quarter-final legacy.

Spain vs. Belgium

July 11, 2026


0:45 AM

SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles


A tactical masterclass awaits. Spain enters the match having kept a flawless defensive record all tournament, most recently blanking Portugal 1-0. Belgium comes flying high after punishing the co-hosts USA 4-1.

Norway vs. England

July 12, 2026


2:45 AM

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami


Erling Haaland’s historic Norway side—who stunned heavyweights Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16—square off against a relentless England team coming off a 3-2 victory over Mexico.

Argentina vs. Switzerland

July 12, 2026


6:45 AM

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City


Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, face a fiercely disciplined Swiss side that booked their ticket after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Colombia.

Road to the Semis: What’s at Stake?

The stakes couldn’t be higher as the tournament transitions into its defining weekend. The winners of these four matches will immediately advance to the semi-finals, scheduled to take place on July 14 and July 15, 2026, in Atlanta and Dallas, moving one step closer to lifting the ultimate trophy on July 19.