🔥 Trending World Cup Quarter-Finals: Teams and Matchups

As of July 8, 2026, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 is currently underway, with teams battling to secure a spot in the quarterfinals ⁴. The tournament has expanded to 48 teams, leading to 88 matches in the group stage, and now the knockout phase is in full swing ³⁴.

The quarterfinals will feature eight teams that successfully navigate the Round of 16. These four single-elimination games are scheduled to take place from July 9 to July 11, 2026, all hosted in the United States ⁵.

While the full list of quarterfinalists is still being determined as matches conclude, one nation has already secured its place:

• Morocco became the first nation to qualify for the World Cup quarterfinals ⁴.

The remaining seven spots will be filled by the winners of the ongoing Round of 16 matches. The quarterfinals represent a critical stage where the tournament truly narrows down to the elite contenders, all vying for a place in the semi-finals ³⁵.

The full schedule, venues, and kick-off times for the quarterfinal matches are available, with results being updated as each match concludes ⁵.