World Cup 2026: Quarterfinal matchups and schedule set as France advances to semifinals

The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is entering its crucial quarterfinal stage. This round determines the four teams that will advance to the semifinals, bringing them closer to the ultimate goal of winning the most prestigious trophy in international football.

France has already secured its spot in the semifinals after defeating Morocco 2-0 in their quarterfinal match, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. The next quarterfinal pits Spain against Belgium, with the winner facing France in the next round. The final two quarterfinal matchups are scheduled for Saturday, July 11: England will play Norway, and Argentina will face Switzerland.

The semifinals will set the stage for the final match on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, while the losers will compete for third place in Miami a day earlier. Out of the 48 teams that began the expanded tournament, 41 have already been eliminated, including notable nations like Germany, Brazil, Portugal, and the United States.