The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with two high-stakes quarterfinal matches on Saturday, July 11, as Norway takes on England at Miami Stadium at 5:00 p.m. ET, while Argentina faces Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium at 9:00 p.m. ET, according to LiveNOW from FOX.

Norway’s Historic Return to the Quarterfinals

Norway’s return to the World Cup quarterfinals marks a significant milestone for the team, which had not played in the tournament in 28 years — the team last competed in the World Cup in 1938, 1994, and 1998, with their best performance reaching the Round of 16. The Norwegian squad is led by Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard. Fans have celebrated with the “Viking Row” chant, where supporters and players sit down and move their bodies in a rowing motion, chanting “Row!” every two beats, according to LiveNOW from FOX.

England’s Rich World Cup History and Key Players

England, with a storied World Cup history, has qualified for 17 tournaments and won once in 1966 as the host nation. The team has experienced a mix of quarter-final appearances, memorable semi-final runs, and penalty heartbreaks. England is led by striker Harry Kane, one of the best players in the world, who has scored over 500 career goals in club and country matches, according to LiveNOW from FOX.

France vs. Morocco: A 2022 Semi-Final Rematch

Another quarterfinal match of interest is France vs. Morocco, a rematch of the 2022 semi-final in Qatar. France has won every match in North America so far and are aiming for a third consecutive World Cup final. Morocco, the last African team remaining, has a 34-match unbeaten run in all competitions and has shown resilience and organization. France is monitoring the fitness of midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who missed the last-16 match against Paraguay. Morocco is also waiting on Ismael Saibari, who has scored three goals in the tournament, according to OneFootball.

France’s defense, led by Dayot Upamecano, has shown respect for Morocco’s abilities. Upamecano said, “Morocco is a really good team. They are ranked sixth in the FIFA rankings and have improved since 2022. They like to play with ball possession and enjoy one-on-one situations. We need to stay focused in both defense and attack and respect Morocco, but we want to win this match to stay in the tournament,” according to SBS.

France has the highest attack in the tournament, scoring 14 goals in five matches, with Kylian Mbappé leading with seven goals. The winners of this match will face either Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals, according to OneFootball.

The 2026 World Cup, the first to feature 48 teams, has already seen 96 of 104 matches. Only eight teams remain in the running for the title, including six European teams, Morocco as Africa’s last hope, and Argentina as South America’s top team, according to SBS.