The World Cup 2026 quarter-final line-up is almost complete as the tournament steps up another gear following a dramatic last-16 stage. England played out arguably the finest match of the tournament so far, edging Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling, emotional encounter at the Estadio Azteca. However, one of the three co-hosts, Canada, were comfortably beaten 3-0 by African Cup of Nations champions Morocco. Tournament favourites France managed to edge Paraguay 1-0 in a bitty encounter to book their progression.
Sunday's Blockbuster Results
Sunday's first blockbuster clash saw Erling Haaland and Norway stun five-time winners Brazil 2-1. A mouthwatering tie between Spain and Portugal ended 1-0 to Portugal on Monday, followed by co-hosts USA welcoming Belgium to Seattle, where Belgium won 4-1. The penultimate last-16 game sees Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Mohamed Salah's Egypt, while Switzerland vs Colombia completes the set.
Last-16 Fixtures and Results
- July 4: Canada 0-3 Morocco, Paraguay 0-1 France
- July 5: Brazil 1-2 Norway
- July 6: Mexico 2-3 England, Spain 0-1 Portugal
- July 7: USA 1-4 Belgium, Argentina vs Egypt (5pm, Atlanta), Switzerland vs Colombia (9pm, Vancouver)
Quarter-Final Schedule
- July 9, 9pm: France vs Morocco (Boston)
- July 10, 8pm: Spain vs USA/Belgium (Los Angeles)
- July 11, 10pm: Norway vs England (Miami)
- July 12, 2am: Argentina/Egypt vs Switzerland/Colombia (Kansas City)
Semi-Finals and Final
The semi-finals are scheduled for July 14 (Match 101 winner vs winner match 97/98 in Dallas) and July 15 (Match 102 winner vs winner match 99/100 in Atlanta). The third-place final will be on July 18 in Miami, and the final on July 18 at 8pm in New York/New Jersey.
Last-32 Results
- June 28: South Africa 0-1 Canada
- June 29: Brazil 2-1 Japan, Germany 1-1 Paraguay (3-4 pens)
- June 30: Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (2-3 pens), Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway, France 3-0 Sweden
- July 1: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador, England 2-1 DR Congo, Belgium 3-2 Senegal
- July 2: USA 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain 3-0 Austria
- July 3: Portugal 2-1 Croatia, Switzerland 2-0 Algeria, Australia 1-1 Egypt, Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET)
- July 4: Colombia 1-0 Ghana
According to tournament organisers, the quarter-final line-up is almost complete, with only two spots remaining pending the outcomes of Argentina vs Egypt and Switzerland vs Colombia. England's Harry Kane has been praised for dragging his team into the last 16, while Norway's Erling Haaland has emerged as a standout performer. The tournament continues to captivate fans worldwide.
