Quarter-final Deeper Analysis

Quarter-final Blueprints

The structural mechanics and routing details behind the four specific matchups that form the core of the quarter-final matchweek.

Match 97 Blueprint

France vs Morocco

Scheduled Kickoff: Thursday 9 July 2026 — 16:00 Local Time

Venue: Boston Stadium

Advancement Mechanics: The winner of this matchup advances to Dallas Stadium to play the winner of Spain vs Belgium (Match 98) in Match 101 on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 15:00.

Individual Paths to Match 97:

France: Secured passage through the Round of 32 by defeating Sweden 3–0, followed by a 1–0 victory against Paraguay in the Round of 16.
Morocco: Secured passage through the Round of 32 against the Netherlands (1–1 FT, 3–2 on penalties), followed by a 3–0 victory against Canada in the Round of 16.

Match 98 Blueprint

Spain vs Belgium

Scheduled Kickoff: Friday 10 July 2026 — 15:00 Local Time

Venue: Los Angeles Stadium

Advancement Mechanics: The winner of this matchup advances to Dallas Stadium to play the winner of France vs Morocco (Match 97) in Match 101 on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 15:00.

Individual Paths to Match 98:

Spain: Secured passage through the Round of 32 by defeating Austria 3–0, followed by a 1–0 victory against Portugal in the Round of 16.
Belgium: Secured passage through the Round of 32 by defeating Senegal 3–2, followed by a 4–1 victory against the United States in the Round of 16.

Match 99 Blueprint

Norway vs England

Scheduled Kickoff: Saturday 11 July 2026 — 17:00 Local Time

Venue: Miami Stadium

Advancement Mechanics: The winner of this matchup advances to Atlanta Stadium to play the winner of the unresolved Match 100 in Match 102 on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 15:00.

Individual Paths to Match 99:

Norway: Secured passage through the Round of 32 by defeating the Ivory Coast 2–1, followed by a 2–1 victory against Brazil in the Round of 16.
England: Secured passage through the Round of 32 by defeating DR Congo 2–1, followed by a 3–2 victory against Mexico in the Round of 16.

Match 100 Structural Blueprint

Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96

Scheduled Kickoff: Saturday 11 July 2026 — 21:00 Local Time

Venue: Kansas City Stadium

Advancement Mechanics: The winner of this matchup advances to Atlanta Stadium to play the winner of Norway vs England (Match 99) in Match 102 on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 15:00.

Pending Qualifying Slots:

Winner Match 95: To be determined by the result of Argentina vs Egypt, scheduled for Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 12:00 at Atlanta Stadium.
Winner Match 96: To be determined by the result of Switzerland vs Colombia, scheduled for Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 16:00 at BC Place Vancouver.