And then, there were eight. The biggest World Cup in history. Featuring 48 teams, has now entered the third round of its knockout phase, with 40 nations eliminated in the last two weeks. The quarterfinals lineup is now complete, with the matches set to begin on July 9.

Confirmed Quarterfinalists and Match Schedule

The eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals are Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland. Each team has secured its spot through hard-fought victories in the Round of 16. Morocco defeated Canada 3-0, France edged out Paraguay 1-0, and Norway upset Brazil 2-1. England and Spain both won by narrow margins, with England defeating Mexico 3-2 and Spain overcoming Portugal 1-0. Belgium advanced with a 4-1 victory over the United States, while Argentina beat Egypt 3-2. Switzerland secured its place in a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia.

The quarterfinal matches are scheduled as follows: France faces Morocco on Thursday, July 9, at 4pm (20:00 GMT) in Boston Stadium, US. Spain will take on Belgium on Friday, July 10, at noon (19:00 GMT) at Los Angeles Stadium. Norway meets England on Saturday, July 11, at 5pm (21:00 GMT) in Miami Stadium. The final match of the day pits Argentina against Switzerland at 8pm (01:00 GMT on Sunday) in Kansas City Stadium.

How to Watch the World Cup Games

Fans in the US can watch every match in English on Fox and FS1, with all 104 games also available to stream on Fox One and the Fox Sports app. For Spanish-language coverage, Telemundo and Universo provide live broadcasts, and Peacock offers streaming options. Cord-cutters can also access matches via Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV. Live coverage for specific matches such as Argentina vs. Egypt and Switzerland vs. Colombia will also be available on Fox and Peacock.

World Cup Interest and Viewing Intentions

Despite the excitement surrounding the World Cup, interest in the tournament appears to be lower than expected in some regions. In South Korea, for example, reactions on the eve of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup suggested that the usual fervor was not present. According to a survey by the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corporation (KOBACO), 68.6% of respondents said they intended to watch the World Cup. However, citizens are not feeling the same level of enthusiasm as in previous years, a phenomenon attributed to factors such as the timing of matches during daytime hours and other distractions like the June 3 local elections.