FIFA World Cup 2026 matches today: Full schedule, kick-off timings, live fixtures & teams eyeing quarter-final spots

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues with two final Round of 16 matches. Six teams have already secured their places in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Defending champions Argentina face Egypt in one of the crucial upcoming fixtu...

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule, 8 July
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues on Tuesday, 7 July with the final two Round of 16 fixtures set to decide the last quarter-finalists. Six teams have already secured their places in the final eight, while two more spots remain up for grabs.

Football fans can expect another thrilling day as defending champions Argentina take on Egypt, while Switzerland face Colombia for a place in the quarter-finals.

The quarter-finals will take place between 9 and 11 July, with the world's top football teams battling for a place in the semi-finals.


Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals?

The following teams have already advanced to the last eight:
  • Morocco
  • France
  • Norway
  • England
  • Spain
  • Belgium
These six nations will now compete for a place in the semi-finals.

FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final fixtures confirmed so far

Three quarter-final ties have already been confirmed:
  • Morocco vs France
  • Norway vs England
  • Spain vs Belgium
The remaining quarter-final fixture will be decided after the final two Round of 16 matches.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 matches today

The last two Round of 16 games are scheduled as follows:
The winners will meet in the fourth quarter-final.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 results so far

The knockout stage has already produced several memorable performances and dramatic results.

Canada 0-3 Morocco
Goals: Azzedine Ounahi (50', 82'), Soufiane Rahimi (90+8')

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Paraguay 0-1 France
Goal: Kylian Mbappé (70', penalty)

Brazil 1-2 Norway
Goals: Erling Haaland (79', 90') for Norway; Neymar (90+10', penalty) for Brazil

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Mexico 2-3 England
Goals: Jude Bellingham (36', 38') and Harry Kane (60', penalty) for England; Julián Quiñones (42') and Raúl Jiménez (69', penalty) for Mexico

Portugal 0-1 Spain
Goal: Mikel Merino (90+1')

Belgium 4-1 United States
Goals: Charles De Ketelaere (9', 33'), Hans Vanaken (57') and Romelu Lukaku (90+3') for Belgium; Malik Tillman (31') for the United States

All eyes on the final quarter-final spot

With Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain and Belgium already through, attention now shifts to the final two Round of 16 clashes. Argentina will aim to continue their title defence against Egypt, while Switzerland and Colombia battle for the last remaining place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
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