The lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals has been officially confirmed following a dramatic Round of 16 that delivered stunning comebacks, penalty shootouts and heartbreaking exits for some of football’s biggest stars. Eight teams remain in the race for the coveted World Cup trophy after a series of unforgettable knockout matches across North America.
France, Spain, England, Belgium, Norway, Morocco, Argentina and Switzerland have successfully booked their places in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals, while co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico were all eliminated before reaching the final eight.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Lineup Confirmed
The final two quarterfinal spots were decided on Tuesday in dramatic fashion. Argentina staged a sensational comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 after trailing by two goals, while Switzerland edged Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw.
These results completed the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals lineup, with every remaining nation now just three victories away from lifting football’s biggest prize.
The confirmed quarterfinalists are:
- France
- Morocco
- Spain
- Belgium
- Norway
- England
- Argentina
- Switzerland
Neymar and Ronaldo Bow Out as Quarterfinals Begin
The knockout stage also marked the end of an era for two legendary footballers.
Brazil’s hopes of winning another World Cup ended after a 2-1 defeat to Norway. Following the loss, Neymar announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a remarkable career with the Brazilian national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo also saw his World Cup dream come to an end after Portugal suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Spain. The loss marked Ronaldo’s final FIFA World Cup appearance, closing one of the greatest international careers in football history.
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As the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals approach, fans can now look forward to four blockbuster matches featuring some of the strongest teams left in the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Schedule (IST)
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals will be played from July 10 to July 12 at venues across North America.
France vs Morocco
- Date: July 10, 2026
- Venue: Boston Stadium
- Time: 1:30 AM IST
Spain vs Belgium
- Date: July 11, 2026
- Venue: Los Angeles Stadium
- Time: 12:30 AM IST
Norway vs England
- Date: July 12, 2026
- Venue: Miami Stadium
- Time: 2:30 AM IST
Argentina vs Switzerland
- Date: July 12, 2026
- Venue: Kansas City Stadium
- Time: 6:30 AM IST
With exciting matchups featuring reigning champions Argentina, European giants Spain and France, surprise package Norway, and impressive sides like Morocco, Belgium, England and Switzerland, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals promise to deliver another thrilling chapter in the race to become world champions.