Which team will reach the semi-finals? Complete schedule of the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): With the match between Switzerland and Colombia, the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup was closed, and the eight teams that qualified for the quarter-finals were determined, so that the competition of contenders to win the cup will enter its most critical stage.

 

France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland are the eight teams present in the quarter-finals. Among these teams, Argentina, France, England, and Spain have a history of winning the World Cup and have recorded a total of seven championship titles in their portfolio. In contrast, Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland are still in the hunt for their first title in the competition.

 

Of the eight teams, Argentina is the most successful team in this round with three titles. France with two titles and England and Spain with one title each are the other successful teams in the quarter-finals.

 

According to the tournament schedule, the winner of the France-Morocco match will face the winner of the Spain-Belgium match in the semi-finals, while the winner of the Norway-England match will face the winner of the Argentina-Switzerland match.

 

2026 World Cup Quarter-Finals Schedule (Afghanistan Time): Thursday, July 8 – France vs. Morocco, 00:30 AM (Friday) at Gillette Stadium, Boston

Friday, July 19 – Spain vs. Belgium, 23:30 (Friday) at Sofa Stadium, Los Angeles

Sunday, July 11 – Norway vs. England, 01:30 AM (Saturday night/Sunday morning) at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Sunday, July 11 – Argentina vs. Switzerland, 05:30 AM (Saturday night/Sunday morning) at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

A Look at the Critical Matchups

 

France vs. Morocco; Defending Champion vs. Surprise Winner

France is looking to repeat its 2018 and 2022 titles, while Morocco is looking for the biggest surprise of the tournament after eliminating Canada. Kylian Mbappe is chasing Messi in the top scorers table with 7 goals.

 

Spain - Belgium; A battle of two European powers

Spain with a tactical formation and Belgium with ready stars will make one of the most technical games of the quarter-finals.

 

Norway - England; A duel of two close friends

Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, who were teammates in Dortmund, now face each other in the most critical stage. Haaland is chasing Messi with 7 goals, and Bellingham is looking to lead the Three Lions to the semi-finals.

 

Argentina - Switzerland; A clash of two contrasting styles

Emotional and star-studded Argentina versus disciplined and tactical Switzerland. Messi, who leads the scorers table with 8 goals, is looking to continue his dream, and Switzerland is looking for the biggest victory in its history.