Projected World Cup quarterfinal matchups for July 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
As the World Cup progresses, the round of 16 matchups are set to begin. Key fixtures include Paraguay facing France on July 4 at Lincoln Financial Field and the United States battling Belgium at Lumen Field later that day. Projected quarterfinal games would follow, with matches like France versus Morocco scheduled for July 9 and Spain against the United States on July 10, among others. The tournament's structure allows two extra teams this year, impacting which teams could advance further in the tournament.
- •Quarterfinal matches: France vs. Morocco on July 9
- •Spain vs. United States on July 10
- •Paraguay plays France on July 4, key round of 16 fixture
- •USA faces Belgium in first knockout round match
- •Expanded tournament format affects progression stakes
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Projected World Cup quarterfinal matchups: Who will win in round of 16?
"As the World Cup round of 16 starts to take shape, who could be among the final eight teams left in the tournament?
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