9 Jul 2026
World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals: Full Bracket, Fixtures and Every Matchup After Belgium and Norway Advance
All eight quarterfinalists are set. Here is the complete World Cup 2026 quarterfinal bracket, with confirmed fixtures, dates and the storylines behind each tie.
The quarterfinal bracket is complete
The last two spots are filled. Belgium eliminated the USMNT 4-1, and Norway knocked out Brazil. That closes the round of 16 and locks in all eight teams still alive at World Cup 2026. Below are the confirmed matchups, the dates and venues we have, and what each tie hinges on. If you came looking for the full list of quarterfinal games, start here and work down.
Argentina vs Switzerland — July 11, Kansas City
Argentina reach the quarterfinals after a 3-2 comeback against Egypt, one of the wilder results of the round. Switzerland got here the hard way too, beating Colombia on penalties. The two meet July 11 in Kansas City. Argentina carry the tournament pedigree, but the Swiss have already shown they can win a tight game from behind on the spot. This is the tie with the clearest favourite on paper and the clearest banana-skin warning attached.
Spain vs winner of USMNT–Belgium
Spain are through after ending Portugal's run with a late Iker Merino goal, an all-Iberian last-16 tie decided in the final stretch. They now face the survivor of USMNT–Belgium. That question is answered: Belgium won 4-1, so the USA are out and Belgium take the quarterfinal place. Spain against Belgium is a heavyweight bracket, and Spain will likely fancy their chances given how they closed out Portugal.
France vs Morocco — midfield the key
France meet Morocco in a rematch of recent World Cup history. This one should be settled in midfield, where both sides are deep and physical. Morocco have made a habit of frustrating bigger names at this stage, and France know it. Neither team gives up much space, so control of the centre and the first goal both matter more than usual here.
What to watch across the round
Two things stand out. First, penalties are already deciding ties, as Switzerland showed against Colombia, so squad depth and nerve carry weight late. Second, the results have not followed seeding: Norway put out Brazil, and Egypt pushed Argentina to a 3-2 finish. Read the bracket top to bottom before you make any copa do mundo palpites, because the quarterfinals do not look like a formality on any line. Keep this page for the confirmed fixtures as kickoff times firm up.
Analysis: pksport · our methodology
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