Football fans face a day without World Cup 2026 action on Wednesday, July 8, as the tournament takes a scheduled rest day following the conclusion of the round of 16. The break allows the eight remaining teams to recover after intense knockout matches.
Quarter-Finals Begin Thursday
Competitive football returns on Thursday, July 9, when the quarter-final stage kicks off. The first match features France against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Massachusetts, with kick-off at 9pm UK time. The final eight nations will compete over subsequent days for a place in the semi-finals.
England's Quarter-Final Opponent Confirmed
Thomas Tuchel's England side will face Norway in the quarter-finals after the Three Lions secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico in Mexico City. Jude Bellingham scored twice early on to give England a critical advantage. Despite playing most of the second half with 10 men following Jarell Quansah's red card, Harry Kane sealed the win with a penalty after intense defending.
England vs Norway Match Details
The England vs Norway quarter-final is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, with kick-off at 10pm UK time. The match will be held at Miami Stadium in Florida. UK viewers can watch live on ITV1 or stream via the ITVX app and website.
