Overview:
Defending champions Argentina leads the cast that also has 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, two-time champions France and European champions Spain.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters into the last eight following conclusion of the round of 16 on Wednesday with Switzerland the last team to join.
Defending champions Argentina leads the cast that also has 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, two-time champions France and European champions Spain.
Others are Belgium, Switzerland, 1966 winners England and five-time World Cup conquerors Norway.
Europe has the most representation with six nations with Africa and South America having one apiece.
The quarter finals get underway on Thursday July 9 after a day’s rest with France and Morocco facing off in a repeat of the 2022 semi-final clash in Qatar.
On Friday, 2010 winners face Belgium while on Sunday, Norway take on England while Argentina face off with Switzerland in the final quarter final match.
Full World Cup 2026 Quarter Final Schedule [All Times EAT]
Thursday July 9, 2026
- France vs Morocco – Gillete stadium, Foxborough 11pm
Friday July 10, 2026
- Spain vs Belgium – Sofi stadium, Inglewood 10pm
Sunday July 12, 2026
- Norway vs England – Hardrock stadium, Miami 12am
- Argentina vs Switzerland – Arrowhead stadium, Kansas City 4am
How to watch
All matches will be live on DStv on four dedicated FIFA World Cup Channels in multiple languages. The Channels are FIFA World Cup Central (Channel 222), FIFA World Cup Extra (Channel 223), FIFA World Cup Pass (Channel 225), and FIFA World Cup Swahili (Channel 224).
