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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

France faces Morocco to start 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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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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