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2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: France vs. Morocco, Match Time and Quarterfinal Preview

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: France vs. Morocco, Match Time and Quarterfinal Preview

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By: DK Network AI

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the quarterfinal stage, with eight nations remaining in the race to lift soccer’s biggest trophy. After a one-day break following the Round of 16, the tournament resumes Thursday with France taking on Morocco in the first quarterfinal.

Below is the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, including upcoming games, knockout fixtures, dates, kickoff times and results. This page will be updated throughout the tournament.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule, Key Dates

RoundDates
Group StageJune 11–27
Round of 32June 28–July 3
Round of 16July 4–7
QuarterfinalsJuly 9–11
SemifinalsJuly 14–15
Third-place MatchJuly 18
FinalJuly 19

Thursday, July 9: France vs. Morocco Schedule, Preview

  • Round: Quarterfinals
  • Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • TV: FOX
  • Streaming: FOX One, FOX Sports App, Fubo

France enters the quarterfinals after defeating Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16, while Morocco advanced with a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada. The matchup is a rematch of the 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinal, where France ended Morocco’s historic run.

Find a full preview with predictions for France vs. Morocco here!

2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Schedule

DateGameTime (ET)
July 9France vs. Morocco4:00 PM
July 10Spain vs. Belgium3:00 PM
July 11Norway vs. England5:00 PM
July 11Argentina vs. Switzerland9:00 PM

2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals Schedule

DateGame
July 14Winner of France/Morocco vs. Winner of Spain/Belgium
July 15Winner of Norway/England vs. Winner of Argentina/Switzerland

FIFA World Cup Final

  • Date: Sunday, July 19
  • Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Completed World Cup Knockout Results

Round of 16

  • France 1, Paraguay 0
  • Morocco 3, Canada 0
  • Norway 1, Brazil 0
  • England 3, Mexico 2
  • Spain 1, Portugal 0
  • Belgium 4, United States 1
  • Argentina 3, Egypt 2
  • Switzerland def. Colombia (penalties)

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

When is the next World Cup game?

The next 2026 FIFA World Cup match is France vs. Morocco in the quarterfinals on Thursday, July 9, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 PM ET.

When is the World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be played on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

How many teams remain in the 2026 World Cup?

Eight teams remain in contention entering the quarterfinals: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland.

Additional World Cup Coverage

Check out the World Cup landing page at DraftKings Network for more World Cup content!

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