2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Predictions: Who Will Reach the Semifinals?

The 2026 World Cup has reached a thrilling stage with the last eight teams battling to move into the semifinals. The quarterfinal matchups begin Thursday, July 9, and feature some intriguing contests.

Matchups and Predictions

The first quarterfinal game pits France, last tournament’s runner-up, against Morocco, who finished fourth in 2022. This game takes place in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Spain will face Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10. Then, on July 11, there are two games: England versus Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and Argentina against Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

The winners will move on to the semifinals set for July 14 and 15. The tournament concludes with the final match scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Highlights From Earlier Rounds

United States star forward Folarin Balogun celebrated after scoring his team’s third goal against Paraguay during the group stage at Los Angeles Stadium. Giovanni Reyna also scored in that match, contributing to the USA’s strong showing.

Photos from these moments captured the excitement and passion of the tournament, emphasizing the global stage’s intensity.