2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Predictions: Who Will Reach the Semifinals?

The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup are set to begin on Thursday, July 9, showcasing the last eight teams battling for a spot in the semifinals.

The opening match features France facing off against Morocco in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This game highlights a clash between the 2022 runner-up and the team that finished fourth. The following day, Spain takes on Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Then on July 11, two games will be played: England versus Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, followed by Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, against Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Quarterfinal Predictions

• Jon Arnold: France 2-0 Morocco
• Seth Vertelney: France 3-1 Morocco
• Jesse Yomtov: France 2-0 Morocco
• Victoria Hernandez: France 3-1 Morocco

• Jon Arnold: Spain 2-1 Belgium
• Seth Vertelney: Spain 2-1 Belgium
• Jesse Yomtov: Spain 1-0 Belgium
• Victoria Hernandez: Spain 2-1 Belgium

• Jon Arnold: England 3-0 Norway
• Seth Vertelney: Norway 2-1 England
• Jesse Yomtov: England 2-1 Norway (after extra time)
• Victoria Hernandez: England 3-2 Norway

• Jon Arnold: Argentina 1-0 Switzerland
• Seth Vertelney: Argentina 2-1 Switzerland
• Jesse Yomtov: Argentina 3-0 Switzerland
• Victoria Hernandez: Argentina 2-1 Switzerland

Upcoming Semifinals and Final

The winners from these quarterfinal matches will move forward to the semifinals, scheduled for July 14 and July 15. The championship final is set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Memorable Moments From Group Stage

United States showed strong performances in the group stage, with players like Folarin Balogun (#20) and Giovanni Reyna (#7) scoring key goals. Their matches brought intense action and emotional celebrations at venues such as the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.