World Cup 2026 Quarter-finals: Dates, Venues and Travel Planning
The World Cup 2026 quarter-finals covers 4 matches played between Thu, Jul 9 – Sat, Jul 11. Four ties decide the semi-finalists.
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The quarter-finals are staged in the tournament's largest venues as the field narrows to the last eight. Across world cup 2026 quarter-finals, the action lands in 4 host cities and 4 venues, taking in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City. Every fixture in world cup 2026 quarter-finals is listed in the table below with its date, city and stage, so you can see at a glance how the phase fits together before you plan travel or viewing.
Because the 2026 World Cup is split across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the games in world cup 2026 quarter-finals span up to four North American time zones. That means a single day of world cup 2026 quarter-finals can serve up an afternoon kick-off on the east coast and a late-evening one out west, so map each match to your own local time before you commit. With world cup 2026 quarter-finals running Thu, Jul 9 – Sat, Jul 11, leaving a buffer between fixtures is the difference between a relaxed trip and a frantic one.
| Date | Match | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 9 | France vs Morocco | Boston | Quarter final |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Spain vs Belgium | Los Angeles | Quarter final |
| Sat, Jul 11 | Norway vs England | Miami | Quarter final |
| Sat, Jul 11 | Argentina vs Switzerland | Kansas City | Quarter final |
World Cup 2026 fixtures (4 matches).
The pick of world cup 2026 quarter-finals is France vs Morocco on Thu, Jul 9 at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Tickets and nearby hotels for the marquee games in world cup 2026 quarter-finals move first, so if this is your priority fixture, build the rest of your world cup 2026 quarter-finals plans around it rather than the other way round. The lower-profile matches in world cup 2026 quarter-finals are usually easier to reach late and can be the better value for a spontaneous trip.
Planning around world cup 2026 quarter-finals
Set calendar reminders the night before each world cup 2026 quarter-finals fixture and leave a 15-minute buffer for the build-up and any broadcast delay. If you are following more than one game in world cup 2026 quarter-finals, cluster your travel by region — the 2026 schedule deliberately keeps related fixtures geographically close to limit team travel, and fans can ride that same logic to cut their own journeys. Keep an eye on confirmed kick-off times for world cup 2026 quarter-finals right up to the day itself, since broadcast and logistics tweaks can still nudge slots by an hour. If your nation is involved in world cup 2026 quarter-finals, prioritise those dates first and treat the rest as flexible. Watching from home rather than travelling? The same advice applies: lock the world cup 2026 quarter-finals dates into your calendar, confirm which broadcaster or stream holds the rights in your country, and plan rest around the matches that matter most to you.
Broadcasting & how to watch world cup 2026 quarter-finals
Television and streaming rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in world cup 2026 quarter-finals are split by region. For fans watching in the United States, English coverage is broadcast live on FOX Sports channels, while Spanish broadcasts are carried by Telemundo and Peacock. In Canada, TSN and CTV hold the exclusive live rights. Viewers in the United Kingdom can follow every game free-to-air across BBC and ITV. For other major English-speaking regions, SBS provides free coverage in Australia, and JioCinema handles live streaming in India. Always double-check your local TV guides or streaming apps the day before the match to ensure you have active credentials and avoid missing the first whistle of world cup 2026 quarter-finals.
Related 2026 Fixtures
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Featured Host Cities
New York/New Jersey
USA
Serviced by three major airports: Newark Liberty (EWR) which is closest to the stadium, John F. Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia (LGA). All connect to transit.
Dallas
USA
Fly into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — a massive global hub — or Dallas Love Field (DAL) for domestic connections.
Los Angeles
USA
Serviced by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Ontario (ONT), John Wayne (SNA), and Hollywood Burbank (BUR).
Featured Host Stadiums
MetLife Stadium
New York/New Jersey, USA
Cap: 82,500
AT&T Stadium
Dallas, USA
Cap: 80,000
SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles, USA
Cap: 70,240
Frequently Asked Questions
How many matches are in the the world cup 2026 quarter-finals?
There are 4 matches, played between Thu, Jul 9 – Sat, Jul 11.
What is the standout fixture?
France vs Morocco on Thu, Jul 9 is the highest-profile game of this stage.
Hannah Whitfield
Fixtures & Format Editor
Hannah tracks the full 104-match calendar and the mechanics of the expanded 48-team tournament, from group-stage scheduling to the Round of 32 and tiebreakers.
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