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2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Pairs and Times Revealed
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2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Pairs and Times Revealed

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The quarterfinal pairings and match times for the 2026 World Cup have been announced.
  • The quarterfinals begin on July 9th with France vs. Morocco and conclude on July 12th with Argentina vs. Switzerland.
  • Semifinals are scheduled for July 14th and 15th, with the final on July 19th.

The stage is set for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, with all matchups and their respective times now confirmed. The knockout phase kicks off on Thursday, July 9th, at 11:00 PM Lithuanian time, featuring a compelling clash between France and Morocco.

The winner of the France-Morocco match will advance to face the victor of the Spain vs. Belgium game, which is scheduled for Friday, July 10th, at 10:00 PM Lithuanian time. Another crucial quarterfinal will see Norway, led by Erling Haaland, compete against England in the early hours of Sunday, July 12th, at 12:00 AM Lithuanian time.

Rounding out the quarterfinals, Argentina will play against Switzerland on Sunday, July 12th, at 4:00 AM Lithuanian time. This match pits the defending champions against a Swiss side that advanced through a penalty shootout.

Looking ahead, the semifinals are slated for July 14th and 15th, both starting at 10:00 PM Lithuanian time. The tournament will culminate with the third-place playoff and the grand final on July 19th, with the championship match commencing at 10:00 PM Lithuanian time.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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