All the quarterfinalists for the 2026 World Cup have been determined
The round of 16 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have concluded. The eight strongest national teams continue to compete for the world’s top soccer trophy, and the quarterfinal matches will begin on July 9. The title contenders include defending world champion Argentina, as well as France, Spain, England, Belgium, Morocco, Norway, and Switzerland.
The tournament hosts failed to advance to the next round this time. The national teams of the United States, Canada, and Mexico saw their campaigns end in the round of 16. Now the battle for the World Cup is entering its decisive phase. The quarterfinal matches will take place from July 9 to 11.
Schedule for the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals
July 9
11:00 p.m. — France vs. Morocco
July 10
10:00 p.m. — Spain vs. Belgium
July 11
12:00 a.m. — Norway vs. England
4:00 a.m. — Argentina vs. Switzerland
All matches will begin at Kyiv time. The match between France and Morocco is drawing particular attention from fans. This game will kick off the quarterfinals. The Moroccans advanced to this stage after a convincing victory over Canada.
In the Round of 16, the team won 3–0. Azzedine Ounai was the hero of the match, scoring twice. First, he fired a precise shot following a set piece involving Achraf Hakimi, and later capped off a quick counterattack with another well-placed strike.
Sofyan Rahimi had another chance to extend the lead, but his long-range shot hit the crossbar. As a reminder, the 2026 World Cup is being held in three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is the first World Cup in history to feature 48 national teams.
The tournament’s final is scheduled for July 19. That’s when we’ll find out who will become the new world champion—or whether Argentina will be able to defend its title. This was reported by “Glavkom.”
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 fate of the 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.
