The 2026 World Cup has progressed to the quarterfinals, showcasing six European teams, one from Africa, and one from South America, represented by the reigning world champion, Argentina.
The only match that was decided by penalties was between Switzerland and Colombia, which Switzerland won 4-3 after a 0-0 draw over 120 minutes.
Quarterfinal Matchups for the 2026 World Cup
France will face Morocco on July 9 at 23:00.
Spain will take on Belgium on July 10 at 22:00.
Norway will compete against England on July 12 at 00:00.
Argentina will play Switzerland on July 13 at 04:00.
France Favorites to Win the 2026 World Cup
Following the conclusion of the Round of 16, bookmakers have established France as the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, with the team being the vice-champion from the previous edition.
Current odds for winning the 2026 World Cup are as follows:
- France – 2.80
- Spain – 4.50
- Argentina – 4.75
- England – 6.00
- Norway – 17.00
- Belgium – 30.00
- Morocco – 35.00
- Switzerland – 40.00
France vs. Morocco: The First Quarterfinal of the 2026 World Cup
France will compete against Morocco in the quarterfinals. In the last World Cup, the team led by Didier Deschamps defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semifinals.
France’s results in the 2026 World Cup include:
- Group Stage: France 3-1 Senegal
- France 3-0 Iraq
- Norway 1-4 France
Round of 16: France 3-0 Sweden
Quarterfinals: France 1-0 Paraguay
Morocco’s results in the 2026 World Cup include:
- Group Stage: Brazil 1-1 Morocco
- Scotland 0-1 Morocco
- Morocco 4-2 Haiti
Round of 16: Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (2-3 on penalties)
Round of 16: Canada 0-3 Morocco
Spain vs. Belgium: The Second Quarterfinal of the 2026 World Cup
Spain, which has not conceded a goal in this tournament, will face Belgium for a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.
Spain’s results in the 2026 World Cup include:
- Group Stage: Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
- Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
- Uruguay 0-1 Spain
Quarterfinals: Spain 3-0 Austria
Round of 16: Portugal 0-1 Spain
Belgium’s results in the 2026 World Cup include:
- Group Stage: Belgium 1-1 Egypt
- Belgium 0-0 Iran
- New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
Quarterfinals: Belgium 3-2 Senegal (2-2 after 90 minutes)
Round of 16: USA 1-4 Belgium
Norway vs. England: The Third Quarterfinal of the 2026 World Cup
Norway, having surprisingly eliminated Brazil in the Round of 16, will face England for a chance to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.
Norway’s results in the 2026 World Cup include:
- Group Stage: Iraq 1-4 Norway
- Norway 3-2 Senegal
- Norway 1-4 France
Quarterfinals: Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
Round of 16: Brazil 1-2 Norway
England’s results in the 2026 World Cup include:
- Group Stage: England 4-2 Croatia
- England 0-0 Ghana
- Panama 0-0 England
Round of 16: England 2-1 DR Congo
Quarterfinals: Mexico 2-3 England
Argentina vs. Switzerland: The Final Quarterfinal of the 2026 World Cup
Argentina pulled off an incredible comeback against Egypt and will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
Argentina’s results in the 2026 World Cup include:
- Group Stage: Argentina 3-0 Algeria
- Argentina 2-0 Austria
- Jordan 1-3 Argentina
Round of 16: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (2-2 after 90 minutes)
Quarterfinals: Argentina 3-2 Egypt
Switzerland’s results in the 2026 World Cup include:
- Group Stage: Qatar 1-1 Switzerland
- Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia
- Switzerland 2-1 Canada
Round of 16: Switzerland 2-0 Algeria
Quarterfinals: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 on penalties)
