World Cup quarterfinals: Teams, schedules and results
France beat Morocco 2-0 on July 9 to become the first 2026 World Cup semifinalist, setting up a possible Spain France semifinal if both sides win their quarterfinals. Seven teams remain across three days, with Spain facing Belgium on July 10.
After 95 games and four weeks of upsets, hydration breaks and late comebacks, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the last eight. Four past champions remain alongside four nations chasing a first title, and the bracket is now chalky enough that a Spain France clash in Dallas on July 14 is very much in play.
Key Takeaways
- France advanced first, beating Morocco 2-0 behind goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
- Spain meets Belgium on Friday, July 10, at 3 p.m. ET in Inglewood, California, with the winner facing France in the semifinals.
- Argentina, England, Norway and Switzerland complete the quarterfinal round on Saturday, July 11, in Miami and Kansas City.
- Four quarterfinalists have won the World Cup before; Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland are still seeking their first title.
- DraftKings odds favored France (-370) and Spain (-340) in the opening quarterfinal pairings, according to ESPN.
Who is still in the World Cup quarterfinals?
Eight nations began the round of eight on July 9: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland. France is through; Morocco is out. The other six play through Saturday, July 11.
Argentina leads the trophy count with three titles. France has two, while England and Spain have one apiece. Belgium and Morocco have never gone past the semifinals. Switzerland last reached this stage as hosts in 1954, and Norway had never advanced beyond the round of 16 before 2026. Spain was the most recent first-time champion, winning in 2010.
What happened in France vs. Morocco?
France disposed of Morocco with little issue, winning 2-0 in the quarterfinal opener. Mbappé and Dembélé scored for Les Bleus, who held 48 percent of possession but posted a 3.04-0.14 edge in expected goals and outshot Morocco 22-5, according to Bleacher Report.
The result was a rematch of the 2022 semifinal, when France beat Morocco before falling to Argentina on penalties in the final. Morocco entered as the last African team standing after drawing Brazil, eliminating the Netherlands on penalties and beating co-host Canada 3-0. France, meanwhile, has won all six matches without needing extra time and awaits the Spain-Belgium winner.
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When are the remaining quarterfinal matches?
Three quarterfinals remain across four U.S. states from July 10 through July 11. Spain takes on Belgium at 3 p.m. ET on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. Norway plays England at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Defending champion Argentina closes the round against Switzerland at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday at Kansas City Stadium. Semifinals follow on July 14 and July 15, with the final set for July 19 in New Jersey. English-language broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, with streaming on FOX One or the FOX Sports app; Telemundo and Peacock carry Spanish-language coverage, per ABC News.
What do predictions and odds say about Spain and France?
Before kickoff, DraftKings listed France as a -370 favorite over Morocco and Spain as a -340 favorite over Belgium, ESPN reported. Most ESPN writers picked France and Spain to advance, though a few predicted upsets from Morocco or Belgium.
Spain have not conceded a goal in the tournament and reached the quarterfinals with a stoppage-time winner against Portugal. Belgium rallied late against Senegal and routed co-hosts United States 4-1 to stay alive. If Spain wins, a Spain France semifinal would pit European champions against a French side that ESPN's Sam Tighe called the best team at the tournament so far.