World Cup 2026 Quarter-final Matchweek Guide
Comprehensive chronological record of results and matches, mapping how each route leads to the quarter-finals and beyond.
The first knockout stage saw sixteen matches played, narrowing the field of teams. Below is the verified final tally:
| Matchup | Result / Scoreline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa vs Canada | Canada 1–0 South Africa | Completed |
| Brazil vs Japan | Brazil 2–1 Japan | Completed |
| Germany vs Paraguay | Paraguay won 4–3 on penalties (1–1 FT) | Completed |
| Netherlands vs Morocco | Morocco won 3–2 on penalties (1–1 FT) | Completed |
| Ivory Coast vs Norway | Norway 2–1 Ivory Coast | Completed |
| France vs Sweden | France 3–0 Sweden | Completed |
| Mexico vs Ecuador | Mexico 2–0 Ecuador | Completed |
| England vs DR Congo | England 2–1 DR Congo | Completed |
| Belgium vs Senegal | Belgium 3–2 Senegal | Completed |
| United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States 2–0 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Completed |
| Spain vs Austria | Spain 3–0 Austria | Completed |
| Portugal vs Croatia | Portugal 2–1 Croatia | Completed |
| Switzerland vs Algeria | Switzerland 2–0 Algeria | Completed |
| Australia vs Egypt | Egypt won 4–2 on penalties (1–1 FT) | Completed |
| Argentina vs Cape Verde | Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde | Completed |
| Colombia vs Ghana | Colombia 1–0 Ghana | Completed |
Six fixtures are concluded, locking in the participants for Matches 97, 98, and 99. The remaining two scheduled fixtures on Tuesday 7 July will determine the participants for Match 100.
| Fixture | Scoreline / Schedule Details | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada vs Morocco | Morocco 3–0 Canada | - | Completed |
| Paraguay vs France | France 1–0 Paraguay | - | Completed |
| Brazil vs Norway | Norway 2–1 Brazil | - | Completed |
| Mexico vs England | England 3–2 Mexico | - | Completed |
| Portugal vs Spain | Spain 1–0 Portugal | - | Completed |
| United States vs Belgium | Belgium 4–1 United States | - | Completed |
| Match 95: Argentina vs Egypt | Tuesday 7 July 2026 — 12:00 | Atlanta Stadium | Scheduled (Winner advances to Match 100) |
| Match 96: Switzerland vs Colombia | Tuesday 7 July 2026 — 16:00 | BC Place Vancouver | Scheduled (Winner advances to Match 100) |
Four matchups set the program for the quarter-finals, running between 9 July and 11 July 2026.
| Match | Fixture Details | Date & Time | Venue | Advancement Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 97 | France vs Morocco | Thursday 9 July 2026 — 16:00 | Boston Stadium | Winner advances to Match 101 |
| Match 98 | Spain vs Belgium | Friday 10 July 2026 — 15:00 | Los Angeles Stadium | Winner advances to Match 101 |
| Match 99 | Norway vs England | Saturday 11 July 2026 — 17:00 | Miami Stadium | Winner advances to Match 102 |
| Match 100 | Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 | Saturday 11 July 2026 — 21:00 | Kansas City Stadium | Winner advances to Match 102 |
The semi-finals, third-place play-off, and final structure are pre-connected to the outcome of the quarter-final matchweek:
| Match | Designated Path | Date & Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 101 | Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 | Tuesday 14 July 2026 — 15:00 | Dallas Stadium |
| Match 102 | Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 | Wednesday 15 July 2026 — 15:00 | Atlanta Stadium |
| Match 103 | Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 | Saturday 18 July 2026 — 17:00 | Miami Stadium |
| Match 104 | Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 | Sunday 19 July 2026 — 15:00 | New York New Jersey Stadium |