The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage, with eight teams remaining in the tournament following the conclusion of the Round of 16. The final bracket features high-profile matchups, including Spain versus Belgium and England against Norway, as the competition narrows down toward the semi-finals scheduled for mid-July.
World Cup Quarter-Final Schedule
The quarter-finals are set to take place across several U.S. host cities, determining the path to the semi-finals:
- July 9: France vs. Morocco (Boston)
- July 10: Spain vs. Belgium (Los Angeles)
- July 11: Norway vs. England (Miami)
- July 12: Argentina vs. Switzerland (Kansas City)
According to the tournament bracket, the winner of the France-Morocco match will face the winner of Spain-Belgium in the first semi-final on July 14 in Dallas. The victors of the Norway-England and Argentina-Switzerland fixtures will meet in the second semi-final on July 15 in Atlanta.
Personnel Updates and Match Officials
The quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium will be officiated by English referee Michael Oliver. Oliver, a regular official in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, has previously overseen multiple matches during the 2026 tournament, including Canada versus Morocco and the Netherlands versus Sweden.
Belgium’s preparations for the quarter-final have been impacted by an injury to midfielder Amadou Onana. The Belgian Football Association confirmed that the 24-year-old Aston Villa player sustained a tear to his right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during Belgium’s 4-1 victory over the United States in the Round of 16. Onana was substituted in the 21st minute of that match.
National team coach Rudi Garcia confirmed the severity of the injury following the game, describing it as a significant blow to the team. Despite the diagnosis, reports indicate that Onana is expected to remain with the squad as they prepare for the match against Spain in Inglewood.
Tournament Context
The quarter-final lineup was finalized following the conclusion of the Round of 16, where Argentina and Switzerland secured the final two spots in the last eight. The tournament, hosted by the United States, continues to move through its knockout phase, with all remaining teams competing for a position in the semi-finals.