All the quarterfinalists for the 2026 World Cup have been determined
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its decisive stage.
Following the conclusion of the Round of 16 matches, all eight teams that will continue to compete for the world’s top soccer trophy have been determined.
The following teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup:
- Morocco
- France
- Norway
- England
- Spain
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Switzerland
The following teams will face off in the quarterfinals:
- Morocco vs. France
- Norway vs. England
- Spain vs. Belgium
- Argentina vs. Switzerland
The first quarterfinal match will take place on July 9 at 11:00 p.m. Kyiv time, when the national teams of France and Morocco take the field.
Morocco secured its spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Canada.
In the second half, after a set piece, Achraf Hakimi delivered a pass to Azzedine Ounahi, who opened the scoring with a precise shot into the corner.
After conceding the goal, the Canadians were unable to create any serious threats near their opponent’s goal. The Moroccan team played solid defense and made effective use of counterattacks.
Later, Unai scored his second goal, spectacularly finishing his team’s quick break with a shot into the top corner of the net. Shortly thereafter, Soufiane Rahimi had a chance to make the score lopsided, but his long-range shot hit the crossbar.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which for the first time features 48 national teams, is being hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament final is scheduled for July 19.
The Colombian national team became the last team to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, defeating Switzerland in a penalty shootout. Neither regulation nor extra time produced a winner, so the outcome of the match—and a spot in the next round—was decided by penalty kicks.
Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup following a 1–2 loss to Norway in the round of 16 was met with intense emotions in the locker room. According to Brazilian media reports, Neymar, with tears in his eyes, addressed his teammates and the coaching staff, thanking everyone for the journey they had shared.
