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Quarter-finals set for World Cup including France, Belgium, England

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 10:56 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Quarter-finals set for World Cup including France, Belgium, England
Summary

Four World Cup quarter-finals begin on Thursday, July 21, with matchups featuring France against Morocco and Spain facing Belgium. Defending runners-up France aim to overcome Morocco, who have not lost in 34 matches. Meanwhile, Spain has yet to concede a goal in this tournament, taking on Belgium, who have scored 13 goals so far. The matches take place in Atlanta and Los Angeles, respectively, and showcase high-profile players like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

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  • •Quarter-finals commence on July 21 with France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium.
  • •Morocco has a 34-match unbeaten streak but has never beaten France.
  • •Spain hasn't conceded a goal this tournament, facing high-scoring Belgium.
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Setting the scene for each of the four intriguing World Cup quarter-finals that begin on Thursday.

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