Match Schedule

Quarter-Finals

The final eight battle for glory

July 9 -- 10, 20264 matches

Overview

The Quarter-Finals bring the 2026 World Cup down to its final eight teams. Four matches over two days will determine which teams advance to the Semi-Finals in Dallas and Atlanta.

By this stage, every remaining team has won at least three knockout matches. The pressure is immense, and the quality of football reaches its peak. Quarter-Final matches are often the most tactically intense of the entire tournament.

The four Quarter-Final venues represent some of the finest stadiums in the United States, each capable of holding 70,000+ spectators for these blockbuster encounters.

Format

  • 4 matches over 2 days (2 matches per day)
  • Single elimination with extra time and penalties if needed
  • Winners advance to the Semi-Finals
  • Semi-Final pairings determined by bracket position

Key Facts

1Only 8 teams remain from the original 48
2Historically produces some of the most dramatic World Cup matches
3All matches at 70,000+ capacity venues in major US cities
4Winners are just two matches away from lifting the trophy
5Brazil vs France (2006) and Germany vs Argentina (2014) are legendary QF clashes

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