2026 World Cup quarter-finals set for July 9-12 in USA venues

2026 World Cup quarter-finals have been confirmed after the Round of 16 concluded on Tuesday night. Switzerland secured the last spot by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time, while Argentina advanced with a 3-2 win over Egypt after coming back from a two-goal deficit.

The quarter-finals will be played across four venues in the United States:

• Thursday, July 9: France vs. Morocco at Foxborough Stadium, kickoff 9 p.m. local time.
• Friday, July 10: Spain vs. Belgium in Los Angeles, kickoff 8 p.m.
• Saturday, July 11: Norway vs. England in Miami, kickoff 10 p.m.
• Sunday, July 12: Argentina vs. Switzerland in Kansas City, kickoff 2 a.m. local time.

These matches determine the tournament’s semifinalists and feature several high-profile clashes, including a South American-European showdown and a rematch of recent continental finals. Fans in Nigeria planning to watch live should note the early-morning kickoff for the Argentina-Switzerland game, which translates to 9 a.m. West African Time on Monday, July 13.

Which quarter-final matchup are you most looking forward to, and how will you adjust your viewing schedule to catch the early-morning game?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/08/2026-world-cup-all-quarter-final-fixtures-confirmed/