World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals
The quarter-finals run from 9 to 12 July 2026 across the United States, and every one of the eight sides left has already won three knockout ties to get here. All four are now confirmed, with holders Argentina drawn against Switzerland in Kansas City. The pick of them: a 2022 semi-final rematch as France face Morocco in Boston, unbeaten Spain against Belgium in Los Angeles, and Norway v England in Miami with Erling Haaland and Harry Kane fighting for the Golden Boot. Brazil and Portugal are both out. Here is the full bracket, every date, venue and UK kick-off time, the knockout rules and our odds to reach the MetLife final on 19 July.
Updated 8 July 2026 · Alex Thompson · World Cup 2026 Hub
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What Are the Quarter-Finals?
The quarter-finals are the last eight of the 2026 World Cup. The eight Round of 16 winners advance here, so the field halves to the sides chasing a semi-final place. Every team left has already won three knockout ties, which lifts the standard from the first whistle. Nobody arrives at this stage by luck.
The ties run as single-elimination games. Level after 90 minutes brings 30 minutes of extra time, and a penalty shootout settles any match still level after that. There are no replays. The four winners move into the semi-finals (14–15 July), and the losers go home.
Because each side has already cleared three knockout rounds, you read form differently here. A team that needed penalties to survive the last 16 may arrive tired; a side that won inside 90 keeps its edge. See how the eight got here through our Round of 16 guide, and for the shootout angles that decide tight ties, our penalty shootout betting guide ranks the nations and goalkeepers.
Quarter-Final Bracket & Schedule
All four ties in match order, with dates, UK kick-off times and host venues. Every fixture links straight to its full match preview. Every game is live in the UK on BBC or ITV.
| Match | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | France v MoroccoPreview → | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (Boston) |
| 98 | Spain v BelgiumPreview → | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| 99 | Norway v EnglandPreview → | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 100 | Argentina v SwitzerlandPreview → | GEHA Field at Arrowhead, Kansas City |
Kick-off times are UK (BST). Three ties fall in UK evening slots, but Argentina’s quarter-final kicks off at 2:00am BST in the early hours of Sunday 12 July (9:00pm ET on Saturday 11 July). Every match streams free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX.
Quarter-Final Match Previews
All four ties are confirmed, and our full previews (prediction, odds comparison, anytime scorer picks and bet builder tips) are live for every one:
The Round of 16 is done and the last eight is set. The standout draws are a 2022 semi-final rematch as France meet Morocco in Boston, unbeaten Spain against Belgium in Los Angeles (Spain have not conceded all tournament), and Norway v England in Miami, where Haaland and Kane lead the Golden Boot race. Holders Argentina meet Switzerland in Kansas City, with Lionel Messi leading the scoring charts on eight. See how the eight got here on our Round of 16 guide.
How the Bracket Works
The two semi-finals feed straight from the quarter-final winners. The Dallas semi-final (AT&T Stadium, Tuesday 14 July) pairs the winner of France v Morocco (M97) with the winner of Spain v Belgium (M98). The Atlanta semi-final (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday 15 July) pairs the winner of Norway v England (M99) with the winner of Argentina’s tie (M100). The winners of those two meet in the final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday 19 July.
So if England beat Norway in Miami, they head to the Atlanta semi-final against whoever comes through Argentina’s quarter-final. Weigh each contender’s route on the outright winner page, and see the showpiece on our World Cup final betting guide.
Betting the Quarter-Finals
Three markets carry the value at this stage. The outright winner price keeps shortening as the favourites clear each round, so eight teams in, a serious contender still holding double-figure odds stands out. To reach the final rewards a side with a kind-looking half of the draw. And the individual match markets are open on all four ties, where a deep block and a shootout pedigree can drag a favourite to penalties.
Prices below are indicative outright and to-reach-the-final numbers for the eight teams still standing. Brazil and Portugal are gone, so the market has reshaped around France, Spain and England at the top. Confirm the live price with your bookmaker before staking. Knockout markets move fast once teams qualify.
| Team | Win outright | Reach final |
|---|---|---|
| France | 7/4 | 4/6 |
| Spain | 2/1 | 4/5 |
| England | 9/2 | 6/4 |
| Argentina | 5/1 | 6/4 |
| Belgium | 12/1 | 4/1 |
| Morocco | 16/1 | 5/1 |
| Norway | 20/1 | 6/1 |
| Switzerland | 40/1 | 12/1 |
For the complete market and our analysis, see the outright winner odds page. For player markets through the knockouts, the Golden Boot odds and Best Young Player races stay live deep into July.
How We Approach Knockout Betting
Knockout football rewards caution, and the last eight tightens the screw further. A 90-minute market that looks generous on a favourite often ignores the obvious: a team that only needs to survive will sit deep, soak pressure and aim for extra time. We weight three things before backing any quarter-final.
Draw No Bet and double chance on a strong favourite removes the extra-time variance that 1X2 prices ignore. Under markets earn their keep when a heavy underdog parks the bus, since chances dry up and the goals come late or not at all. And to qualify rather than to win in 90 covers the side you fancy whether they win it on the night or grind it out on penalties.
We publish a pick for every quarter-final. Build your own multis with our bet builder tips and accumulator tips, and use a welcome free bet on the standout ties this weekend.
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Route to the Final
Every quarter-final winner moves into the semi-finals in Dallas and Atlanta (14–15 July), then the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July. The quarter-finals run 9 to 12 July, the Dallas semi (14 July) takes the France v Morocco and Spain v Belgium winners, and the Atlanta semi (15 July) takes the Norway v England and Argentina winners. The bracket is fixed from here, so the half of the draw a team lands in shapes its odds as much as its own form. Our World Cup final betting page covers the showpiece, and the Round of 16 guide tracks the ties that fed the last eight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals?
The quarter-finals run from 9 to 12 July 2026 across the United States, over four matches. The semi-finals follow on 14 and 15 July.
What are the four World Cup 2026 quarter-final ties?
The four ties are: France v Morocco (Boston, Thursday 9 July), Spain v Belgium (Los Angeles, Friday 10 July), Norway v England (Miami, Saturday 11 July) and Argentina v Switzerland (Kansas City, early hours of Sunday 12 July). Brazil and Portugal were both knocked out in the Round of 16.
Who do England play in the quarter-finals?
England face Norway at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami after beating Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16. The tie kicks off at 10:00pm BST on Saturday 11 July, and pits England’s Harry Kane against Norway’s Erling Haaland, the Golden Boot leader.
What happens if a quarter-final is level after 90 minutes?
Knockout matches are played to a finish. If the score is level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time is played, then a penalty shootout if still level. There are no replays.
Where and when is the World Cup 2026 final?
The final is on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The two semi-finals are in Dallas on 14 July and Atlanta on 15 July.
