The 2026 World Cup quarter-finals are set, with France, Spain, England and Argentina all bidding to take another step towards the final.
Four heavyweight ties will decide who reaches the semi-finals as the race to become world champions enters its decisive phase.
Here is everything you need to know, including the fixtures, stadiums, kick-off times, and how to watch every match live.
Full 2026 World Cup quarter-final schedule
| Quarter-final | Date | Kick-off (ET) | Kick-off (BST) | Venue |
| France vs Morocco | Thursday, July 9 | 4 pm | 9 pm | Boston |
| Spain vs Belgium | Friday, July 10 | 3 pm | 8 pm | Los Angeles |
| Norway vs England | Saturday, July 11 | 5 pm | 10 pm | Miami |
| Argentina vs Switzerland | Saturday, July 11 | 9 pm | 2 am (Sunday) | Kansas City |
The World Cup quarter-finals get underway on Thursday, with France taking on Morocco in Boston, before Spain face Belgium in Los Angeles the following day.
England’s clash with Norway headlines Saturday’s action in Miami, while the final quarter-final sees Argentina meet Switzerland in Dallas.
How to watch the World Cup quarter-finals
| Quarter-final | TV Channel (USA) | TV Channel (UK) |
| France vs Morocco | Fox and Telemundo | ITV1/STV |
| Spain vs Belgium | Fox and Telemundo | BBC One |
| Norway vs England | Fox and Telemundo | ITV1/STV |
| Argentina vs Switzerland | Fox and Telemundo | ITV1/STV |
All four quarter-finals will be broadcast live in the United States on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish).
In the UK, ITV1/STV will show France vs Morocco, Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland, while BBC One will have live coverage of Spain vs Belgium.
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