| Morocco | 3-0 win over Canada — Azzedine Ounahi scored a brace |
| France | 1-0 win over Paraguay — a tight, gritty victory |
| Spain | 1-0 late win over Portugal — eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in an Iberian clash |
| Belgium | 4-1 win over the United States — a dominant performance in Seattle that ended the USMNT's run |
| Norway | Eliminated Brazil in the Round of 16 |
| England | 3-2 win over Mexico |
| Argentina | 3-2 comeback win over Egypt — rallied from 2-0 down in Atlanta, with Messi scoring the 83rd-minute equalizer and setting up the winner |
| Switzerland | 0-0 (4-3 PKs) win over Colombia — advanced via penalty shootout after a scoreless draw |
Date correction: The Argentina vs. Switzerland quarterfinal is on Saturday, July 11 (not July 12). Multiple sources confirm both quarterfinals on July 11 — Norway vs. England first, then Argentina vs. Switzerland later that day .
| Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| France vs. Morocco | Thu. July 9 | 4:00 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Spain vs. Belgium | Fri. July 10 | 3:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Norway vs. England | Sat. July 11 | 5:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
| Argentina vs. Switzerland | Sat. July 11 | 9:00 PM | Kansas City, MO |
Semifinals are July 14–15, the third-place match is July 18, and the final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (not Miami — Hard Rock Stadium in Miami hosts the Norway vs. England quarterfinal and the third-place match) .
France is the clear frontrunner as of July 8. Latest odds via BetMGM, Fox Sports, and DraftKings/FanDuel :
| Team | Odds (BetMGM/Fox Sports) |
|---|---|
| France | +175 |
| Spain | +370 |
| Argentina | +390 |
| England | +480 |
| Norway | +1400 |
| Morocco | +2700 |
| Belgium | +3000 |
| Switzerland | +3300 |
France is listed at +175 on BetMGM and +180 on DraftKings/FanDuel .
Messi scored a dramatic 83rd-minute equalizer against Egypt to spark Argentina's 3-2 comeback. It was his eighth goal of the 2026 tournament . He also missed a penalty earlier in the match, then set up Cristian Romero for the go-ahead goal . Argentina has now rallied from behind in multiple knockout matches.
Portugal was eliminated 1-0 by Spain in the Round of 16. Ronaldo, 41, confirmed before the tournament that 2026 would be his final World Cup . He played his 27th and last World Cup match in the loss — the second-most appearances in World Cup history . Ronaldo left the pitch in tears, ending a 20-year international career without a World Cup title .
For the first time in World Cup history, every co-host nation failed to reach the quarterfinals:
The tournament is played across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The semifinals are July 14 (Arlington, TX) and July 15 (Atlanta). The final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey .
The quarterfinal bracket is split into two halves. One side leads to a finalist among France, Morocco, Spain, or Belgium. The other side produces a finalist among Norway, England, Argentina, or Switzerland .