FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals: Spain vs Belgium and France vs Morocco Schedule and Broadcast Details

The quarterfinal stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to take place from July 9 to July 12 exclusively in the USA. The matchups include France against Morocco on July 9 at 22:00 in Boston and Spain facing Belgium on July 10 at 21:00 in Los Angeles. Norway will play England on July 11 at 23:00 in Miami, and Argentina will meet Switzerland on July 12 at 3:00 in Kansas City.

France earned their quarterfinal spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay, thanks to a decisive penalty by Kylian Mbappé. Morocco impressed with a convincing 3-0 win over host nation Canada, setting up a chance to avenge their 2022 semifinal loss to France. Spain advanced after eliminating Portugal by a late goal, while Belgium crushed the USA 4-1. Notably, Norway surprised many by defeating Brazil 2-1, achieving their biggest World Cup win in 28 years. Several strong teams such as Brazil, the USA, and Mexico exited in the round of 16, emphasizing the tournament's unpredictability.

For viewers in Germany, the France vs Morocco match will be broadcast live on ARD and streamed via MagentaTV, with reporter Philipp Sohmer providing coverage. The Spain vs Belgium quarterfinal will be available for live streaming on ZDF, with coverage beginning at 20:10 and kickoff at 21:00. Only these two quarterfinal matches will be shown in free-to-air TV on German channels.

Marocco faces concerns over Ismael Saibari’s injury sustained during the match against Canada. French coach Didier Deschamps praised Morocco's skill and determination following their 2022 performances, acknowledging the challenge their team poses. Fans can expect highly competitive matches in the upcoming days as the tournament edges closer to crowning the new world champion.