The knockout stage of the World Cup has reached its midpoint, confirming the first two quarterfinal matches for the tournament in Mexico, the USA, and Canada, which will crown its champion on July 19.
The first quarterfinal is Morocco versus France, scheduled for Thursday, July 9, at 23:00 Eastern European Time in Foxborough. This match was determined on Sunday morning after the initial two matches. Following the matches on Sunday night and Monday morning, the lineup for a second quarterfinal was confirmed.
Norway surprised many by defeating Brazil 2-1, thanks to a strong performance from Erling Haaland. Meanwhile, England triumphed over Mexico with a score of 3-2, in a thrilling encounter that featured a red card and numerous chances against goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Quarterfinal Match Details
The first quarterfinal will see Morocco face France on Thursday, July 9, at 23:00, EET. The semifinal will follow with the winner of the match between Portugal/Spain and USA/Belgium.
The second quarterfinal pits Norway against England, taking place on Sunday, July 12, at 00:00, in Miami. The semifinal match will feature the victor from Argentina/Egypt versus Switzerland/Colombia.
Upcoming Matches in the Knockout Stage
Portugal vs. Spain (July 6, 22:00)
SUA vs. Belgium (July 7, 03:00)
Argentina vs. Egypt (July 7, 19:00)
Switzerland vs. Colombia (July 7, 23:00)
Quarterfinal Matchups Overview
Quarterfinal 1: France vs. Morocco
Quarterfinal 2: Portugal/Spain vs. USA/Belgium
Quarterfinal 3: Norway vs. England
Quarterfinal 4: Argentina/Egypt vs. Switzerland/Colombia
