Four blockbuster last-eight ties scheduled from 10-12 July IST. Reigning champions Argentina face Switzerland as tournament reaches business end.
By St Ginth Haokip | Kukiland Express
Songpi, July 8, 2026: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached the quarter-final stage, with eight teams remaining in the race for footballโs biggest prize. The last-eight fixtures will be played from 10th to 12th July 2026, with all matches set for late-night and early-morning kickoffs for Indian viewers.
The quarter-finals open on Friday, 10 July at 1:30 AM IST with 2018 champions France taking on Morocco at Boston Stadium. The following night, Saturday, 11 July at 12:30 AM IST, 2010 winners Spain face Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in what promises to be a European heavyweight clash. Both matches will be crucial tests for sides aiming to break into the semi-finals.
The action concludes on Sunday, 12 July with a double-header. Norway meet England at 2:30 AM IST in Miami, as England look to continue their run after topping their group. Later that morning, reigning champions Argentina face Switzerland at 6:30 AM IST in Kansas City. Argentina advanced after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, while Switzerland booked their place with victory over Colombia.
The quarter-finals will be followed by the semi-finals on 15th and 16th July IST. The third-place match is set for 19th July, with the World Cup 2026 final scheduled for 20th July. For India fans, it means three straight nights of quarter-final action before the tournament moves into its final week, where Europeโs giants, African surprise package Morocco, and holders Argentina will all chase a place in the final.
World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals Fixtures
- ๐ซ๐ท France ๐ Morocco ๐ฒ๐ฆ
10 July, 1:30 AM IST – Boston Stadium - ๐ช๐ธ Spain ๐ Belgium ๐ง๐ช
11 July, 12:30 AM IST – Los Angeles Stadium - ๐ณ๐ด Norway ๐ England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
12 July, 2:30 AM IST – Miami Stadium - ๐ฆ๐ท Argentina ๐ Switzerland ๐จ๐ญ
12 July, 6:30 AM IST – Kansas City Stadium
