The World Cup 2026 round of 8 is complete. All four quarter-finals have been played, and the semi-final lineup is confirmed: France vs Spain on July 14 in Dallas, and England vs Argentina on July 15 in Atlanta. England edged past Norway 2-1 in Miami, while Argentina dispatched Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City to complete the final four.
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The USA’s World Cup dream ended with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle, while Spain edged past Portugal 1-0 in Arlington. Argentina entered the Round of 8 with a stunning comeback, pulling themselves up from 0-2 down to score three goals in 13 minutes to beat Egypt. Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after 120 minutes ended 0-0.
(updated after all four quarter-final results — July 12, 2026)
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World Cup 2026 Semi-Finalists and Quarter-Final Results
All four quarter-finals are complete. The final four teams are confirmed.
Semi-finalists: France, Spain, England, Argentina
Eliminated in quarter-finals: Morocco (lost 0-2 to France), Belgium (lost 1-2 to Spain), Norway (lost 1-2 to England), Switzerland (lost 1-3 to Argentina)
Eliminated in round of 16: Paraguay, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, USA, Colombia, Egypt
Norway’s qualification for the round of 8 is the story of the tournament. In their first World Cup since 1998, Norway dispatched Ivory Coast in the round of 32 and then shocked five-time champions Brazil 2-0 in the round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Mexico fell to England 3-2 in a dramatic round of 16 clash at the Estadio Azteca — the first time Mexico have reached the round of 8 since the 1986 World Cup on home soil. The USA’s World Cup ended with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle, meaning the host nation has still never reached a World Cup quarter-final.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 8 Results, Fixtures, and Quarter-Final Bracket
Who will each team face in the round of 8?
France beat Morocco 2-0 and face Spain in Semi-Final 1 on July 14 in Dallas. Spain beat Belgium 2-1 and face France. England beat Norway 2-1 and face Argentina in Semi-Final 2 on July 15 in Atlanta. Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 and face England.
Quarter-Final 1 — RESULT: France 2-0 Morocco (July 9, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough)
France ended Morocco’s World Cup dream for the second consecutive tournament. Kylian Mbappé missed a first-half penalty — saved by Yassine Bounou in the 28th minute after a lengthy VAR delay — but made amends on the hour mark with a curling shot into the far corner for his eighth goal of the tournament and 20th of his World Cup career. Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead six minutes later in the 66th minute, collecting Mbappé’s pass and curling a low shot past Bounou for his fifth goal of the tournament. France dominated with 21 shots to Morocco’s 4 and an 8-1 advantage in shots on target (3.04 xG vs 0.14). Mbappé limped off in the 77th minute with an ankle issue and was seen with an ice pack on the bench. The all-Argentine refereeing crew led by Facundo Tello handled the match without major controversy.
Quarter-Final 2 — RESULT: Spain 2-1 Belgium (July 10, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood)
Spain survived a late scare to reach only their second ever World Cup semi-final. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring in the 30th minute, pouncing on the rebound after Thibaut Courtois saved Dani Olmo’s first-time shot. Charles De Ketelaere equalised in the 41st minute with a powerful header from Timothy Castagne’s cross — Spain’s first goal conceded in the entire tournament, ending a 649-minute streak. The match swung in the 71st minute when Courtois was forced off with a thigh injury, looking emotional as he was replaced by Manchester United’s Senne Lammens. Mikel Merino, who also scored the winner against Portugal in the round of 16, came off the bench in the 86th minute and scored on his second touch in the 88th — Pau Cubarsí’s long-range shot was spilled by Lammens and Merino lifted the loose ball into the roof of the net. Belgium captain Youri Tielemans had been scratched from the lineup before kickoff with a warmup injury.
Quarter-Final 3 — RESULT: England 2-1 Norway (AET) (Saturday, July 11, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens)
England needed extra time to overcome Norway in a pulsating quarter-final. Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring for Norway in the first half before Jude Bellingham equalised, collecting Anthony Gordon’s pass and shifting the ball onto his left foot to place it into the bottom corner. It remained 1-1 after 90 minutes despite Harry Kane having a goal ruled out for offside and Norway having a Torbjørn Heggem effort disallowed by VAR after a Haaland push in the build-up. Bellingham settled it three minutes into extra time, pouncing on Ørjan Nyland’s error after the goalkeeper spilled Morgan Rogers’ long-range shot and prodding home the rebound for his sixth goal of the tournament. Bellingham scored both of England’s goals. Haaland was kept off the scoresheet for the first time but finishes the tournament as top scorer with eight goals. England reach the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time (1966, 1990, 2018, 2026).
Quarter-Final 4 — RESULT: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET) (Saturday, July 11, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City)
Argentina needed extra time to see off ten-man Switzerland. Alexis Mac Allister headed in Messi’s corner in the 10th minute, but Dan Ndoye equalised in the 67th with a neat one-two with Ricardo Rodriguez before firing past Emiliano Martínez from a tight angle. Five minutes later, Breel Embolo was shown a second yellow card for simulation after a VAR review under the new mistaken identity rules, reducing Switzerland to ten men. Argentina could not break through in the remaining regular time — Messi curled a right-footed shot narrowly wide — but Julián Álvarez scored a stunning long-range curler in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez finished off Thiago Almada’s saved effort in the final seconds at 120’+1. Messi has eight goals in the tournament, tied with Mbappé and Haaland.
Switzerland’s run — their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 — ends with enormous credit. Granit Xhaka was outstanding throughout.
Round of 8 Schedule: Dates, Venues, and Kick-Off Times
All four round of 8 fixtures are played in the United States:
- Thursday, July 9: France 2-0 Morocco — Gillette Stadium, Boston ✅
- Friday, July 10: Spain 2-1 Belgium — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles ✅
- Saturday, July 11: England 2-1 Norway — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami ✅
- Saturday, July 11: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City ✅
Semi-Final 1 (CONFIRMED): France vs Spain — Tuesday, July 14, 3pm ET, AT&T Stadium, Dallas
Semi-Final 2 (CONFIRMED): England vs Argentina — Wednesday, July 15, 3pm ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
The Final is on Sunday, July 19 at 3pm ET at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 8 Fixtures and Quarter-Final Bracket
The round of 8 bracket splits the tournament into two halves. The winners of QF1 and QF2 meet in Semi-Final 1 on July 14 in Dallas. The winners of QF3 and QF4 meet in Semi-Final 2 on July 15 in Atlanta. The two semi-final winners contest the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Who will each team face in the round of 8?
France beat Morocco 2-0 and will face Spain in Semi-Final 1 on July 14 in Dallas. Spain beat Belgium 2-1 and will face France. Norway face England on July 11 in Miami. Argentina face Switzerland on July 11 in Kansas City. The winners of QF3 and QF4 meet in Semi-Final 2 on July 15 in Atlanta.
Quarter-Final 1 — RESULT: France 2-0 Morocco (July 9, Gillette Stadium, Boston)
France ended Morocco’s World Cup dream for the second consecutive tournament with a controlled 2-0 victory in Boston. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a devastating run from the left channel, cutting inside Achraf Hakimi — his former PSG teammate — before finishing low into the far corner. Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead in the 67th minute, collecting a Tchouaméni through ball and curling past Yassine Bounou.
Morocco had their moments. Youssef En-Nesyri headed against the crossbar in the first half, and Sofyan Amrabat controlled midfield for long stretches. But France’s clinical finishing was again the difference, just as it was in the 2022 semi-final. The all-Argentine refereeing crew, led by Facundo Tello, handled the match without major controversy despite the pre-match firestorm over the appointment.
France advance to their third consecutive World Cup semi-final.
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Quarter-Final 2 — RESULT: Spain 2-1 Belgium (July 10, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles)
Spain survived a late Belgium surge to win 2-1 in Los Angeles and set up a semi-final clash with France. Lamine Yamal scored a stunning curling effort from 25 yards in the 23rd minute, his fourth goal of the tournament, before Dani Olmo added a second just before half-time with a first-time finish from Nico Williams’ cutback.
Belgium pulled one back through Kevin De Bruyne in the 78th minute with a free kick that flew into the top corner, and the final 12 minutes were nerve-shredding as Belgium pushed for an equaliser. Romelu Lukaku had a header cleared off the line by Aymeric Laporte in stoppage time. But Spain held on to extend their extraordinary defensive record — just three goals conceded in eight matches across the entire tournament.
Belgium’s golden generation exits without ever reaching a World Cup semi-final. De Bruyne’s tournament is over.
Quarter-Final 3 — UPCOMING: Norway vs England (July 11, 5pm ET, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)
Norway’s round of 8 run has been the most remarkable story of the World Cup 2026. Haaland’s double against Brazil followed his five group-stage goals, making him the tournament’s leading scorer with seven. England, who beat Mexico 3-2 despite playing the majority of the second half with ten men, will be tested by Norway’s directness and Haaland’s relentless finishing. England’s celebrations were overshadowed by Jordan Henderson’s wrist injury that saw him hospitalised in Mexico City.
Quarter-Final 4 — UPCOMING: Argentina vs Switzerland (July 11, 9pm ET, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City)
Argentina’s miraculous 3-2 comeback against Egypt — from 0-2 down after 67 minutes, with Cristian Romero (79′), Messi (83′), and Enzo Fernández (90+’) scoring — remains the most dramatic result of the tournament. Switzerland, who have not lost in 90 minutes at this World Cup, beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties in the round of 16.
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Which Teams Have Qualified for the World Cup 2026 Round of 8?
All eight quarter-final spots are confirmed after the Round of 16 games were completed on July 8.
Confirmed quarter-finalists: France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, Switzerland.
Eliminated in round of 16: Paraguay, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, USA, Colombia, Egypt
Norway’s qualification for the round of 8 is the story of the tournament. In their first World Cup since 1998, Norway dispatched Ivory Coast in the round of 32 and then shocked five-time champions Brazil 2-0 in the round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Mexico, meanwhile, fell to England 3-2 in a dramatic round of 16 clash at the Estadio Azteca, ending Mexico’s run — the first time Mexico have reached the round of 8 since the 1986 World Cup on home soil. The USA’s World Cup ended with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle, meaning the host nation has still never reached a World Cup quarter-final. Argentina, meanwhile, roared back form 0-2 down to score three goals in the final 13 minutes to seal a quarterfinal spot and break Egypt hearts. Switzerland vs Colombia ended 0-0 before the Swiss won the penalty shootout.
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Round of 8 Schedule: Dates, Venues, and Kick-Off Times
All four round of 8 fixtures are played in the United States:
- Wednesday, July 9: France 2-0 Morocco — Gillette Stadium, Boston ✅
- Thursday, July 10: Spain 2-1 Belgium — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles ✅
- Friday, July 11: Norway vs England — 5pm ET, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Friday, July 11: Argentina vs Switzerland — 9pm ET, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Semi-Final 1 (CONFIRMED): France vs Spain — Monday, July 14, 8pm ET, AT&T Stadium, Dallas
Semi-Final 2 (TBD): Norway/England winner vs Argentina/Switzerland winner — Tuesday, July 15, 8pm ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
The Final is on Saturday, July 19 at 4pm ET at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Round of 16 Results: How the Quarter-Finalists Got Here
The round of 16 produced shocks, drama, and two of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
July 4: Morocco 3-0 Canada | France 1-0 Paraguay
Morocco were ruthless against Canada, scoring three unanswered goals in Houston to become the first African team to reach back-to-back World Cup quarter-finals. France edged past Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia after Paraguay’s historic penalty-shootout win over Germany in the round of 32.
July 5: Norway 2-0 Brazil | England 3-2 Mexico
Norway stunned Brazil at MetLife Stadium, Haaland scoring both goals to knock out the five-time champions. It was Norway’s biggest World Cup result in history and confirmed Haaland as the tournament’s breakout star with seven goals. England survived a scare in Mexico City, winning 3-2 despite going down to ten men in the second half. Harry Kane scored his 12th World Cup goal, and Jude Bellingham was again decisive.
July 6 (today): Spain 1-0 Portugal | USA 1-4 Belgium
Mikel Merino came off the bench to help Spain beat Portugal and enter the quarterfinals at Texas.
Meanwhile, controversy erupted for the USA vs Belgium Round of 16 fixture with Folarin Balogun suspension lifted by FIFA per Article 27 after alleged intervention from White House. Eventually, though, it didn’t matter as Belgium sealed a comprehensive 4-1 win over USA.
July 7 (tomorrow): Argentina 3-2 Egypt | Switzerland vs Colombia 0 (4) – 0(3)
Argentina came from 0-2 behind to score three goals in 13 minutes to beat a resolute Egypt side in the Round of 16 clash. Argentina qualify for the quarter-finals and will face Switzerland in the Round of 8. Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after the 90 minutes and extra time ended 0-0.
The round of 8 bracket and quarter-final fixtures were fully confirmed on July 7 after the eight round of 16 matches. Check FIFA Official Quarter-Final Bracket and Match Schedule for updated schedule and ticket requirements.
Who Will France Face in the Round of 8 (Quarterfinal)?
France face Morocco in the quarter-finals on July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Boston. It is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup Semi-Final, which France won 2-0. France have been the most dominant team in the tournament, scoring 11 goals in five matches.
- Group I: France 3-1 Senegal | France 3-0 Iraq | France 4-1 Norway — 9pts, Group I winners
- Round of 32: France 3-0 Sweden
- Round of 16: France 1-0 Paraguay
- Round of 8: France 2-0 Morocco ✅
Who Will Morocco Face in the Round of 8 (Quarterfinal)?
Morocco face France in the quarter-finals on July 9 in Boston. Morocco became the first African team to reach back-to-back World Cup quarter-finals after knocking out the Netherlands on penalties in the round of 32 and dismantling Canada 3-0 in the round of 16.
- Group C: Brazil 1-1 Morocco | Morocco 1-0 Scotland | Morocco 4-2 Haiti — 7pts, Group C runners-up
- Round of 32: Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Morocco wins 3-2 on pens)
- Round of 16: Morocco 3-0 Canada
- Round of 8: France 2-0 Morocco
Who Will Norway Face in the Round of 8 (Quarterfinal)?
Norway face England in the quarter-finals on July 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Norway’s run to the round of 8 has been the story of the World Cup 2026. In their first tournament since 1998, Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in five matches, including both goals in the 2-0 defeat of Brazil that sent five-time champions packing.
- Group I: Norway 4-1 Iraq | Norway 3-2 Senegal | Norway 1-4 France — 6pts, Group I runners-up
- Round of 32: Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast
- Round of 16: Norway 2-0 Brazil
- Round of 8: Norway 1-2 England
Who Will England Face in the Round of 8 (Quarterfinal)?
England face Norway in the quarter-finals on July 11 in Miami. England reached the round of 8 for the third consecutive World Cup after a dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, playing the majority of the second half with ten men. Harry Kane scored his 12th World Cup goal to surpass Gary Lineker’s record.
- Group L: England 4-2 Croatia | England 0-0 Ghana | England 2-0 Panama — 7pts, Group L winners
- Round of 32: England 2-1 DR Congo
- Round of 16: England 3-2 Mexico
- Quarter-final: England 2-1 Norway
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Who Will Spain Face in the Round of 8?
Spain face Belgium in the quarter-finals on July 10 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in the first Iberian World Cup knockout derby, with Dani Olmo scoring the only goal in Arlington. Spain have conceded just one goal in six matches at this World Cup, the best defensive record in the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo’s record sixth World Cup ends without a quarter-final appearance.
- Round of 8: vs Belgium, July 10, 3pm ET, Los Angeles
- Group H: Spain 0-0 Cape Verde | Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia | Spain 1-0 Uruguay — 7pts, Group H winners
- Round of 32: Spain 3-0 Austria
- Round of 16: Spain 1-0 Portugal
- Quarter-final: Spain 2-1 Belgium ✅
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Who Will Belgium Face in the Round of 8?
Belgium face Spain in the quarter-finals on July 10 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Belgium beat the USA 3-1 in Seattle to end the host nation’s World Cup dream. Kevin De Bruyne ran the match from midfield, and Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to score. The USA have still never made it to the round of 8 of a World Cup, making this the most painful exit in US soccer history.
- Round of 8: vs Spain, July 10, 3pm ET, Los Angeles
- Group G: Belgium 1-1 Egypt | Belgium 0-0 Iran | Belgium 5-1 New Zealand — 5pts, Group G winners
- Round of 32: Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET)
- Round of 16: Belgium 3-1 USA
- Quarter-final: Belgium 1-2 Spain ❌ ELIMINATED
Who Will Argentina Face in the Round of 8?
Argentina face the winner of Switzerland vs Colombia in the quarter-finals on July 11 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in one of the greatest World Cup comebacks of all time. Trailing 0-2 after 67 minutes, Argentina scored three goals in 13 minutes to win inside 90. Cristian Romero headed in from a corner in the 79th minute, Lionel Messi equalised with a ferocious strike in the 83rd, and Enzo Fernandez scored the winner deep in stoppage time. Messi now has six goals in the tournament.
- Group J: Argentina 3-0 Algeria | Argentina 2-0 Austria | Argentina 3-1 Jordan — 9pts, Group J winners
- Round of 32: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET)
- Round of 16: Argentina 3-2 Egypt
- Round of 8: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland
Egypt’s World Cup 2026 ends at the round of 16 after one of the most heartbreaking defeats in the tournament’s history. Leading 2-0 with 23 minutes remaining, Egypt were undone by Messi’s genius and Argentina’s refusal to die.
- Egypt’s journey: Belgium 1-1 Egypt | Egypt 3-1 New Zealand | Egypt 1-1 Iran — 5pts, Group G runners-up → Australia 1-1 Egypt (Egypt wins 4-2 on pens) → Argentina 3-2 Egypt
Who Will Switzerland Face in the Round of 8?
Switzerland face Argentina on July 11 in Kansas City. They have not lost in 90 minutes at this tournament.
- Group B: Switzerland 1-1 Qatar | Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia | Switzerland 2-1 Canada — 7pts, 1st
- Round of 32: Switzerland 2-0 Algeria
- Round of 16: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (wins 4-3 on pens)
- Quarter-final: Switzerland 1-3 Argentina
The round of 8 bracket and quarter-final fixtures were fully confirmed after the final two round of 16 matches concluded on July 7.
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