The World Cup 2026 round of 8 is set to be the most stacked quarter-final lineup in tournament history. Two of the four fixtures are confirmed after France, Morocco, Norway, and England all won their round of 16 matches. The remaining two will be decided today, with Spain vs Portugal and USA vs Belgium completing the round of 16 on July 6, followed by Argentina vs Egypt and Switzerland vs Colombia on July 7.
Here is a complete breakdown of the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 8 fixtures, the quarter-final fixtures schedule, bracket, and how each quarter-finalist got here.
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Which Teams Have Qualified for the World Cup 2026 Round of 8?
Four of the eight quarter-final spots are confirmed. The remaining four will be filled after today’s and tomorrow’s round of 16 matches.
Confirmed quarter-finalists: France, Morocco, Norway, England
Playing today (July 6) for a quarter-final place: Spain vs Portugal (3pm ET, AT&T Stadium, Arlington) | USA vs Belgium (8pm ET, Lumen Field, Seattle)
Playing tomorrow (July 7) for a quarter-final place: Argentina vs Egypt (12pm ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta) | Switzerland vs Colombia (4pm ET, BC Place, Vancouver)
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.
For the USA, the question millions are asking is straightforward: who would the US play in the round of 8? If the USA beat Belgium tonight in Seattle, they face the winner of Spain vs Portugal in the quarter-finals on Friday, July 10 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The USA have never made it to the round of 8 of a World Cup, making tonight’s match against Belgium the biggest game in US soccer history.
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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.
Quarter-Final 1 — CONFIRMED: France vs Morocco — July 9, Gillette Stadium, Boston
A rematch of the 2022 World Cup Semi-Final, which France won 2-0. Morocco became the first African team to reach back-to-back World Cup quarter-finals after their 3-0 demolition of Canada. France, powered by Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, are chasing a third World Cup title.
Quarter-Final 2 — PENDING: Spain/Portugal winner vs USA/Belgium winner — July 10, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
The Spain vs Portugal tie today is the first Iberian derby in World Cup knockout history. The winner meets either the USA or Belgium, who play tonight in Seattle. This quarter-final could feature a Lamine Yamal vs Christian Pulisic showdown or a Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kevin De Bruyne encounter depending on results.
Quarter-Final 3 — CONFIRMED: Norway vs England — July 11, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Norway’s round of 8 qualification earned through one of the most remarkable runs in World Cup history. Haaland’s double against Brazil followed his five group-stage goals, making him the tournament’s leading scorer. 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 — PENDING: Argentina/Egypt winner vs Switzerland/Colombia winner — July 11, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
The bottom half of the bracket could yet produce Messi’s Argentina in a quarter-final. Argentina face Egypt on July 7 in Atlanta. Switzerland take on Colombia in Vancouver on the same day.
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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. The round spans three days:
- Thursday, July 9: France vs Morocco — 4pm ET, Gillette Stadium, Boston
- Friday, July 10: Spain/Portugal winner vs USA/Belgium winner — 3pm ET, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- Saturday, July 11: Norway vs England — 5pm ET, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Saturday, July 11: Argentina/Egypt winner vs Switzerland/Colombia winner — 9pm ET, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
The semi-final matchups follow the bracket: the QF1 winner (France/Morocco) faces the QF2 winner on July 14 in Dallas. The QF3 winner (Norway/England) faces the QF4 winner on July 15 in Atlanta. The Final is on July 19 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 vs Portugal (3pm ET) | USA vs Belgium (8pm ET)
Controversy has already erupted for this Round of 16 fixture with Folarin Balogun suspension lifted by FIFA per Article 27 after alleged intervention from White House.
July 7 (tomorrow): Argentina vs Egypt (12pm ET) | Switzerland vs Colombia (4pm ET)
The round of 8 bracket and quarter-final fixtures will be fully confirmed once the final two round of 16 matches conclude on July 7. Check FIFA Official Quarter-Final Bracket and Match Schedule for updated schedule and ticket requirements.
Who Will France Face in the Round of 8?
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: vs Morocco, July 9, 4pm ET, Boston
Who Will Morocco Face in the Round of 8?
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: vs France, July 9, 4pm ET, Boston
Who Will Norway Face in the Round of 8?
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 (Haaland x2)
- Round of 8: vs England, July 11, 5pm ET, Miami
Who Will England Face in the Round of 8?
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
- Round of 8: vs Norway, July 11, 5pm ET, Miami
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Spain vs Portugal: Who Advances to the Round of 8?
The winner of Spain vs Portugal today (July 6, 3pm ET, AT&T Stadium, Arlington) faces the winner of USA vs Belgium in the quarter-finals on July 10 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Spain’s journey:
- 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: vs Portugal (today, 3pm ET)
Portugal’s journey:
- Group K: Portugal 1-1 DR Congo | Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan | Colombia 0-0 Portugal — 5pts, Group K runners-up
- Round of 32: Portugal 2-1 Croatia
- Round of 16: vs Spain (today, 3pm ET)
This is the first Iberian World Cup knockout derby in history. Cristiano Ronaldo, playing in his record sixth World Cup, faces a Spain side that have not conceded a single goal in the knockout rounds.
Will the USA Make the Round of 8? USA vs Belgium Quarter-Final Path
The USA face Belgium tonight (July 6, 8pm ET, Lumen Field, Seattle) for a place in the quarter-finals. If the USA win, they face the winner of Spain vs Portugal on July 10 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The USA have never made it to the round of 8 of a World Cup, making this the biggest match in US soccer history. The last time the US reached the quarter-finals of any major tournament was the 2002 World Cup, though that format did not include a round of 8 stage.
USA’s journey:
- Group D: USA 4-1 Paraguay | USA 2-0 Australia | Türkiye 3-2 USA — 6pts, Group D winners
- Round of 32: USA 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Round of 16: vs Belgium (tonight, 8pm ET)
Belgium’s journey:
- 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: vs USA (tonight, 8pm ET)
Argentina vs Egypt: Who Faces Who in the Round of 8?
The winner of Argentina vs Egypt (July 7, 12pm ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta) faces the winner of Switzerland vs Colombia in the quarter-finals on July 11 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Argentina’s journey:
- 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: vs Egypt (tomorrow, 12pm ET)
Egypt’s journey:
- Group G: Belgium 1-1 Egypt | Egypt 3-1 New Zealand | Egypt 1-1 Iran — 5pts, Group G runners-up
- Round of 32: Australia 1-1 Egypt (Egypt wins 4-2 on pens)
- Round of 16: vs Argentina (tomorrow, 12pm ET)
Switzerland vs Colombia: Who Advances to the Round of 8?
The winner of Switzerland vs Colombia (July 7, 4pm ET, BC Place, Vancouver) faces the winner of Argentina vs Egypt in the quarter-finals on July 11 in Kansas City.
Switzerland’s journey:
- Group B: Switzerland 1-1 Qatar | Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia | Switzerland 2-1 Canada — 7pts, Group B winners
- Round of 32: Switzerland 2-0 Algeria
- Round of 16: vs Colombia (tomorrow, 4pm ET)
Colombia’s journey:
- Group K: Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan | Colombia 1-0 DR Congo | Colombia 0-0 Portugal — 7pts, Group K winners
- Round of 32: Colombia 1-0 Ghana
- Round of 16: vs Switzerland (tomorrow, 4pm ET)
The round of 8 bracket and quarter-final fixtures will be fully confirmed once the final two round of 16 matches conclude on July 7.
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