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The World Cup resumes after a rest day with four quarter-finals that will determine the last four teams still dreaming of lifting football's biggest trophy.
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After almost a month of non-stop football, the 2026 FIFA World Cup finally takes a short break.
There are no matches scheduled today, but the action resumes tomorrow with the quarter-finals, where only eight teams remain in the race for the biggest prize in world football.
The final quarter-finalists were confirmed after Argentina produced a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to eliminate Egypt, while Switzerland edged Colombia in a penalty shootout.
The last eight feature a clear European dominance. Six of the remaining teams come from Europe, while Argentina is the only South American nation still alive. Morocco, meanwhile, continues to carry the hopes of Africa after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the second consecutive tournament.
2026 World Cup quarter-final fixtures
July 9
France vs Morocco
Boston
July 10
Spain vs Belgium
Los Angeles
July 11
Norway vs England
Miami
Argentina vs Switzerland
Kansas City
Potential semi-finals
France or Morocco vs Spain or Belgium
July 14
Norway or England vs Argentina or Switzerland
July 15
Several heavyweight clashes stand out immediately. France and Morocco renew their growing rivalry, while Spain faces an in-form Belgium side. Norway, inspired by Erling Haaland, takes on England, and Argentina will try to build on their remarkable comeback against Switzerland.
The tournament now enters the stage where every mistake can end a dream. Four matches remain before the finalists are decided.
Who will reach the final?
On current form, one possible final could be Spain vs Argentina, with both teams showing resilience and match-winning quality throughout the tournament. France, Belgium, England, and Norway, however, have all demonstrated they are capable of going all the way, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling finish to the 2026 World Cup.