Quarter-final Pairings
An editorial presentation of the four matches. No subjective commentary, odds, or predictions are offered in keeping with our methodology guidelines.
Match 97: France vs Morocco
France advances into the quarter-finals after keeping clean sheets in both of their knockout matches so far. Morocco arrived at this fixture via a penalty shootout victory in the Round of 32 followed by a three-goal margin win in the Round of 16.
- Venue: Boston Stadium
- Time: Thursday 9 July 2026, 16:00
- Outcome Pathway: Winner enters Match 101 to face the winner of Spain vs Belgium.
Match 98: Spain vs Belgium
Spain secured their spot in this round with zero goals conceded in the prior matches, winning 3–0 and then 1–0. Belgium progressed to this round after scoring a cumulative seven goals over their two knockout matches.
- Venue: Los Angeles Stadium
- Time: Friday 10 July 2026, 15:00
- Outcome Pathway: Winner enters Match 101 to face the winner of France vs Morocco.
Match 99: Norway vs England
Norway entered the quarter-finals through two consecutive 2–1 results. England secured their place through a 2–1 win in the Round of 32 and a 3–2 win in the Round of 16.
- Venue: Miami Stadium
- Time: Saturday 11 July 2026, 17:00
- Outcome Pathway: Winner enters Match 102 to face the winner of Match 100.
Match 100: Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96
This match remains scheduled. The slot will feature the winner of Match 95 (Argentina vs Egypt) against the winner of Match 96 (Switzerland vs Colombia).
- Venue: Kansas City Stadium
- Time: Saturday 11 July 2026, 21:00
- Outcome Pathway: Winner enters Match 102 to face the winner of Norway vs England.