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Is There a World Cup Game Today? Full Knockout Stage Schedule, TV Channels for Quarterfinals

The knockout bracket starts after the round of 16, with four quarterfinals set to decide the semifinalists and final contenders.

  • On Thursday, July 9, the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals begin with France facing Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, at 4 p.m. ET.
  • Since the tournament began on June 11, fans have experienced intense daily competition; the round of 16 concluded on Tuesday, July 7, setting the stage for knockout play.
  • Eight teams remain in contention: Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, Switzerland, France, and Morocco, all competing for the four available semifinal spots.
  • The four nations that win these quarterfinal matches will advance to the semifinals, with winners eventually competing in the final on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  • Following the quarterfinal matches, a two-day break precedes the semifinals, which commence on Tuesday, July 14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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The final of the 2026 World Cup will be held on July 19th, a Sunday, at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York region). The decisive confrontation of Fifa's biggest tournament of all time — the first with 48 selections — is scheduled for 16h (Brazilian time). The date closes a 39-day cycle of competition spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Where will it be the final of the 2026 World Cup? The major decision …

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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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