The 2026 World Cup has reached the quarterfinal stage, with the final eight teams preparing to compete for a spot in the semifinals. The knockout action is scheduled to commence on Thursday, July 9.
The opening match features 2022 runner-up France taking on Morocco in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This contest highlights a meeting between the previous tournament’s second and fourth-place finishers. Following this, Spain and Belgium are set to face off in Southern California on July 10.
The quarterfinal round concludes on July 11 with a doubleheader. The first match will feature England against Norway, while the nightcap will showcase Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
Winners from these four matches will advance to the semifinals, which are slated for July 14 and July 15. The tournament will culminate in the World Cup final, held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Here’s a look at USA TODAY Sports’ expert picks for the quarterfinals:
