World Cup quarter-finals set: Fixtures, kick-off times and key matchups

The stage is set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after the completion of an action-packed Round of 16, with eight teams keeping their title dreams alive and the race for football's biggest prize entering its decisive phase.

Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Switzerland have secured their places in the last eight following a series of dramatic knockout encounters.

Switzerland became the final team to book a quarter-final berth, while co-hosts United States, Mexico and Canada all bowed out in the Round of 16. They were joined on the list of eliminated teams by Brazil, Portugal, Paraguay, Egypt and Colombia.

The quarter-finals will kick off on the night of July 9 (Bangladesh time) with a blockbuster clash between two-time world champions France and African powerhouse Morocco in Boston.

Another heavyweight showdown follows a day later as Spain take on Belgium, while Norway face England in a battle between two European contenders.

The final quarter-final will see defending champions Argentina meet a history-making Switzerland, who reached the last eight with an impressive knockout campaign.

With a place in the semi-finals at stake, every fixture promises high-intensity football, elite talent and little margin for error as the tournament enters its most crucial stage.

2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter-final schedule (Bangladesh Time):

| Match | Date | Time | Venue |

| France vs Morocco | July 10 | 2:00 AM | Boston Stadium |
| Spain vs Belgium | July 11 | 1:00 AM | Los Angeles Stadium |
| Norway vs England | July 12 | 3:00 AM | Miami Stadium |
| Argentina vs Switzerland | July 12 | 7:00 AM | Kansas City Stadium |