The quarterfinal matchups for the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup are beginning to take shape.
As of July 6, the confirmed quarterfinal matchups include France vs. Morocco and England vs. Norway. France advanced by defeating Paraguay 1-0, while Morocco secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Canada. England triumphed in a thrilling 3-2 match against Mexico, and Norway pulled off an upset by beating Brazil 2-0.
The standout matchup is set for July 10 at 5 a.m., featuring France against Morocco. France is considered a strong contender for the title, maintaining stable performance throughout the tournament to reach the quarterfinals. In contrast, Morocco demonstrated its momentum with a convincing three-goal win over Canada, setting the stage for a clash between a traditional powerhouse and a rising team.
Another intriguing matchup will take place on July 12 at 6 a.m., where England will face Norway. England had a challenging game against Mexico, ultimately winning 3-2 and securing its third consecutive quarterfinal appearance. Norway made headlines by defeating Brazil, with Erling Haaland scoring two goals to lead his team to its first-ever World Cup quarterfinal.
The remaining two quarterfinal spots are also highly competitive.
In one bracket, the winner of the Portugal vs. Spain match (scheduled for July 7 at 4 a.m.) will face the winner of the United States vs. Belgium match (set for July 7 at 9 a.m.) in the quarterfinals on July 11 at 4 a.m. If the United States advances past Belgium, it will create a compelling narrative for the host nation, while a Belgian victory would lead to a matchup between European powerhouses.
On the other side, the winner of the Argentina vs. Egypt match (on July 8 at 1 a.m.) will compete against the winner of the Switzerland vs. Colombia match (on July 8 at 5 a.m.) in the quarterfinals on July 12 at 10 a.m.
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