2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter‑Finals Confirmed
The quarter‑final line‑up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now complete after Switzerland edged out Colombia 4‑3 on penalties in the final Round of the final Round of 16 match, sealing the last remaining place in the last‑16 tie, securing the last spot in the last eight.
The goalless encounter in Vancouver required extra time and a penalty shoot‑out, with Switzerland holding their nerve to eliminate Colombia and set up a quarter‑final clash with Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
Prior to this, France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England and Argentina had already booked their places in the quarter‑finals.
Argentina overturned a two‑goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3‑2, ending the Pharaohs’ impressive run. France edged past Paraguay 1‑0, Pharaohs’ impressive run. France edged past Paraguay 1‑0, Morocco thrashed Canada 3‑0, Belgium overwhelmed the United States 4‑1, overwhelmed the United States 4‑1, and Spain snatched a 1‑0 win over Portugal with a stoppage‑time goal.
All three tournament co‑hosts exited in the Round of 16: Canada fell to Morocco, the United States lost heavily to Belgium, and Mexico was defeated by England.
Full Round of 16 results:
• Canada 0‑3 Morocco
• Paraguay 0‑1 France
• Brazil 1‑2 Norway
• Mexico 2‑3 England
• Portugal 0‑1 Spain
• USA 1‑4 Belgium
• Argentina 3‑2 Egypt
• Switzerland 0‑0 Colombia (Switzerland won 4‑3 on penalties)
Quarter‑final schedule (local times):
• Thursday, July 9 – France vs Morocco, Boston Stadium, Boston, 9:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 10 – Spain vs Belgium, Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 11 – Norway vs England, Miami Stadium, Miami, 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, July 12 – Argentina vs Switzerland, Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, 2:00 a.m.
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