France faces Morocco to start 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals commence on Thursday, July 9, with France matched against Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Eight teams remain in contention after the round of 16, where host nations Canada, Mexico, and the United States were eliminated, alongside traditional powerhouses Brazil and Germany. Defending champions Argentina, Belgium, England, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland are also competing. The quarterfinals format will determine which teams advance to the semifinals, with notable matchups scheduled through July 11.
- •Quarterfinals begin July 9 with France vs. Morocco.
- •Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland are the final eight teams.
- •Host nations Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. exited in the round of 16.
- •Quarterfinal matches continue through July 11.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — By the numbers: The stats defining a record-breaking 2026 FIFA World Cup
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — When do the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals start? Eight teams chase World Cup glory
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin Thursday at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, where France and Morocco will battle for a spot in next week’s semifinals. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m., with France entering as the favorite. As the tournament enters its final stages, the World Cup has been widely viewed as a major success both on and off the pitch.
"France and Morocco will kick off the World Cup quarterfinals on Thursday, July 9, with the opening match set for Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 5:18 PMBy the numbers: The stats defining a record-breaking 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin Thursday at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, where France and Morocco will battle for a spot in next week’s semifinals. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m., with France entering as the favorite. As the tournament enters its final stages, the World Cup has been widely viewed as a major success both on and off the pitch.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 7:32 PMWhen do the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals start? Eight teams chase World Cup glory
France and Morocco will kick off the World Cup quarterfinals on Thursday, July 9, with the opening match set for Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.
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