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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has narrowed from 48 nations to just eight after four weeks of intense competition and 95 matches.
The group stage and knockout rounds have delivered unforgettable moments, dramatic upsets and emerging stars. Now, the remaining eight teams prepare to battle in the quarterfinals, each hoping to move one step closer to World Cup glory.
In the round of 16, all three host countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States – were eliminated. They joined other early exits such as Brazil and Germany, whose surprise defeats marked the first time in World Cup history that both will be absent from the quarterfinals simultaneously.
The eight teams still competing for the World Cup trophy are: defending champions Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain and Switzerland. Out of these, four teams aim to add titles, while Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland are seeking their first World Cup victory.
France and Morocco will kick off the quarterfinals on Thursday, July 9, with that opening match set for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Here’s a look at the quarterfinals schedule as these elite teams vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.
More: When is the next World Cup? Everything to know about the 2030 FIFA tournament
Here are the teams that have advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals:
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When do the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals start? Eight teams chase World Cup glory
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The group stage and knockout rounds have delivered unforgettable moments, dramatic upsets and emerging stars. Now, the remaining eight teams prepare to battle in the quarterfinals, each hoping to move one step closer to World Cup glory.
In the round of 16, all three host countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States – were eliminated. They joined other early exits such as Brazil and Germany, whose surprise defeats marked the first time in World Cup history that both will be absent from the quarterfinals simultaneously.
The eight teams still competing for the World Cup trophy are: defending champions Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain and Switzerland. Out of these, four teams aim to add titles, while Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland are seeking their first World Cup victory.
France and Morocco will kick off the quarterfinals on Thursday, July 9, with that opening match set for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Here’s a look at the quarterfinals schedule as these elite teams vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.
More: When is the next World Cup? Everything to know about the 2030 FIFA tournament
Teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Here are the teams that have advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals:
- Morocco
- France
- Norway
- England
- Spain
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Switzerland
2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals schedule
Thursday, July 9:
- France vs. Morocco, 4 p.m. ET in Foxborough, Massachusetts
Friday, July 10:
- Spain vs. Belgium, noon local / 3 p.m. ET in Inglewood, California
Saturday, July 11:
- Norway vs. England, 5 p.m. ET at Miami Gardens, Florida
- Argentina vs. Switzerland, 8 p.m. local / 9 p.m. ET in Kansas City, Missouri
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When do the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals start? Eight teams chase World Cup glory
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