FIFA World Cup: Quarterfinal brackets, match schedule and game previews
Summary
Eight teams remain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after most of the matches are done. Morocco and France will play a rematch of their 2022 semifinal game, while Spain will face Belgium next.Key Facts
- Forty teams have been eliminated, leaving eight for the quarterfinals.
- Morocco lost to France in the 2022 World Cup semifinals but have changed their team and coach since then.
- Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 despite losing a key player to injury.
- France has advanced easily through their matches so far, winning against several teams including Paraguay by a late penalty.
- Morocco's star forward, Ismael Saibari, scored in all their group games before his injury.
- France has strong forwards like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, while Morocco relies on strong defense and goalkeeping.
- Spain’s goalkeeper, Unai Simon, has not allowed any goals in his last five games.
- Belgium reached the quarterfinals despite difficult starts in the group stage.
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