FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals: Schedule, Teams, Bracket and Results
The World Cup 2026 quarterfinals are the last eight, and this is your one page for all of it: the full schedule, the live bracket, kick-off times in Eastern Time, and results the moment each match ends.
Four single-elimination games, all in the United States, run from July 9 to 11, 2026, and then only the semifinals stand between a team and the Final.
You will not see the eight teams just yet. They lock in once the Round of 16 ends on July 7, so until then the fixtures below are listed by their FIFA bracket codes (M97 to M100), and the names drop in as the knockout rounds are decided.
Bookmark this page and check back on match days, because the last-eight lineup fills fast.
Quick facts about the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals:
- Dates: July 9 to 11, 2026, four matches in total
- Venues: Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City, all in the United States
- Format: single elimination, with the last eight playing for four semifinal places
- How teams qualify: win a Round of 16 tie (July 4 to 7) to reach the quarterfinals
- Where to watch in the US: FOX and FS1 in English, Telemundo and Universo in Spanish
Last updated: July 3, 2026
World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Full Schedule
The quarterfinals run across three days. Boston opens the round on Thursday, Los Angeles follows on Friday, and Miami and Kansas City close it with a Saturday double-header.
The United States hosts every match from this stage to the Final. Times are in Eastern Time (ET).
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M97 | Thu, Jul 9 | Winner M89 vs Winner M90 | 4:00 PM | Boston Stadium (Gillette), Foxborough |
| M98 | Fri, Jul 10 | Winner M93 vs Winner M94 | 3:00 PM | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi), Inglewood |
| M99 | Sat, Jul 11 | Winner M91 vs Winner M92 | 5:00 PM | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock), Miami Gardens |
| M100 | Sat, Jul 11 | Winner M95 vs Winner M96 | 9:00 PM | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead), Kansas City |
FIFA uses official tournament names for each venue, so you will see the World Cup name next to the one you know. The M-codes are FIFA match numbers set by bracket position, not playing order.
For the full road to the Final, see the World Cup 2026 schedule.
World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Bracket (Latest Update)
The World Cup 2026 quarterfinals bracket is fixed even though the teams are not. Each quarterfinal draws from a set pair of Round of 16 ties, so the last-eight lineup falls into place as those matches are settled.
Track every result live in the interactive bracket below, which updates each matchup and score as games finish.
Boston (M97) and Miami (M99) already have their Round of 16 feeders set, while Los Angeles (M98) and Kansas City (M100) fill in as the last ties are decided. Want to map it out yourself before kick-off?
Download a free printable blank bracket and pencil in your predictions.
From here the draw splits into two halves: the winners of M97 (Boston) and M98 (Los Angeles) meet in the first semifinal on July 14 in Dallas, and the winners of M99 (Miami) and M100 (Kansas City) meet in the second semifinal on July 15 in Atlanta.
Those two winners contest the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Results
Scores appear here as each match is played, July 9 to 11. Knockout ties cannot end level: if the score is tied after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time follows, then a penalty shootout if still level.
| Match | Date | Result | Advances To |
|---|---|---|---|
| M97 | Thu, Jul 9 | To be played | Semifinal 1 (Dallas) |
| M98 | Fri, Jul 10 | To be played | Semifinal 1 (Dallas) |
| M99 | Sat, Jul 11 | To be played | Semifinal 2 (Atlanta) |
| M100 | Sat, Jul 11 | To be played | Semifinal 2 (Atlanta) |
Where to Watch the World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals
In the United States, every quarterfinal airs on FOX and FS1 in English and on Telemundo and Universo in Spanish. The FOX Sports app streams the English coverage, and Peacock carries the Spanish stream.
Kick-offs run afternoon and evening ET, so the July 11 double-header gives you Miami at 5:00 PM ET followed by Kansas City at 9:00 PM ET. Outside the US, times shift with your zone: a 3:00 PM ET start is 8:00 PM in London and 9:00 PM across much of Central Europe.
FAQ About World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals
How many teams reach the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals?
Eight teams reach the quarterfinals. The Round of 16 narrows the last 16 down to eight, and those eight are split into four ties, coded M97 to M100. The four winners advance to the semifinals, while the four losers are eliminated and finish among the tournament’s top eight.
Is the 2026 World Cup the first to have a Round of 32?
Yes. The 2026 tournament is the first with 48 teams and the first to include a Round of 32. In every edition from 1998 to 2022, the first knockout round was the Round of 16, so the path to the quarterfinals is now one full round longer than it used to be.
What is the difference between the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals?
The Round of 16 is the stage of the last 16 teams; the quarterfinals are the next stage, the last eight. Winning a Round of 16 match sends a team into the quarterfinals, and winning a quarterfinal sends it to the semifinals. Both are single-elimination, so one loss ends the run.
Can the host nations reach the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals?
Yes. All three co-hosts, the United States, Mexico and Canada, reached the Round of 16, and each is one win from the last eight. Canada faces Morocco, Mexico plays England, and the United States meets Belgium. Winning those ties would send a host nation into the quarterfinals.
Do the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals use VAR?
Yes. Every knockout match uses video assistant referees to review goals, penalties, red cards and mistaken identity. The 2026 tournament also uses semi-automated offside technology and the connected Trionda match ball, which together help officials make faster, more accurate offside and goal-line calls.
How much rest do teams get before the semifinals?
The quarterfinals run July 9 to 11 and the semifinals fall on July 14 and 15, so each quarterfinal winner gets at least three days before its next match. The winners of the July 11 ties in Miami and Kansas City have the shortest turnaround into the second semifinal on July 15.
Who reached the semifinals at the last World Cup?
At the 2022 World Cup, the four semifinalists were Argentina, France, Croatia and Morocco. Argentina went on to win the title, beating France in the final. Morocco’s run made history, as they became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semifinal.
The World Cup 2026 quarterfinals cut the biggest World Cup ever down to its final four, across three days from July 9 to 11 in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City.
The teams are set once the Round of 16 ends on July 7, but the schedule, venues and bracket path are locked, so you can plan your match days now.
Keep this page handy: results and semifinal matchups drop in fast, and from here it is two wins to the Final in New Jersey.
