Read for 2 minutes8 Jul 2026 07:26 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals Schedule: The final eight teams for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup were decided late on Tuesday night when world champions Argentina saw Egypt and Switzerland break Colombia’s heart in a penalty shootout.
With Lionel Messi’s Argentina trailing 0-2 on 78 minutes, the Albiceleste staged a comeback for the ages with three strikes in the next 15 minutes. A controversial Egyptian goal disallowed by VAR sparked a backlash early in the game, before Argentina tried to bounce back from frustration. The victory marked their sixth consecutive appearance in the last eight of the World Cup since 2006.
Which teams have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals?
Morocco, France, Brazil, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland and Argentina have qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Notable exits from the Round of 16 included five-time champions Brazil, Portugal, co-hosts USA and Mexico.
World Cup 2026 Round 16 Match Schedule
| Match no | Date | Round of 16 matches | Time (IST) | place |
| 97 | July 10 | France vs Morocco | 1:30 AM | Boston |
| 98 | July 11 | Spain vs Belgium | 12:30 AM | Los Angeles |
| 99 | July 12 | England v Norway | 2:30 AM | Miami |
| 100 | July 12 | Argentina vs Switzerland | 6:30 am | Kansas City |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Results
- Canada 0-3 Morocco
- Paraguay 0-1 France
- Brazil 1-2 Norway
- Mexico 2-3 England
- Portugal 0-1 Spain
- United States 1-4 Belgium
- Argentina 3-2 Egypt
- Switzerland 0-0 (3-2 p) Colombia
When are the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals and finals?
The semifinals will be played between July 14 and July 15 in Arlington and Atlanta. The third-place playoff is scheduled for July 18 in Miami. The final will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.