World Cup quarter-final line-up confirmed

The quarter-final line-up of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been finalized following a dramatic round of 16, with the tournament now down to its final eight teams.
Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Switzerland have secured places in the last eight. Meanwhile, co-hosts Canada, the United States and Mexico, along with Paraguay, Brazil, Portugal, Egypt and Colombia, have all been eliminated.
The first quarter-final will see France take on Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on July 10, with kick-off scheduled for 2:00 am Bangladesh time. The match is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final, where France defeated Morocco.
Spain will face Belgium in the second quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 11 at 1:00 am Bangladesh time. Spain booked their place by defeating Portugal in the round of 16, while Belgium cruised past the United States 4-1.
Norway will meet England in the third quarter-final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 12 at 3:00 am Bangladesh time. Norway enter the match full of confidence after eliminating Brazil, while England advanced with a hard-fought victory over Mexico.
The most anticipated clash features defending champions Argentina against Switzerland. The match will be played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on July 12 at 7:00 am Bangladesh time. Argentina edged Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16, while Switzerland knocked out Colombia in a penalty shootout.
Quarter-final fixtures (Bangladesh time):
France vs Morocco – July 10, 2:00 am – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Spain vs Belgium – July 11, 1:00 am – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Norway vs England – July 12, 3:00 am – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Argentina vs Switzerland – July 12, 7:00 am – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
With a place in the semi-finals at stake, each of the four matches promises to be a high-stakes battle as the remaining contenders continue their pursuit of the 2026 World Cup title.
MMR