Quarter-final schedule and team analysis for the 2026 World Cup

The quarter-final stage of the 2026 World Cup begins on July 9 at 23:00 with a match between France and Morocco. On July 10, Spain will face Belgium at 22:00. The schedule continues on July 11 at midnight with England versus Norway, followed four hours later by Argentina against Switzerland. Media analysis highlights Michael Olise and Achraf Hakimi as key players for France and Morocco, respectively. According to Football Meets Data, France is the tournament favorite with a 23.7% chance of winning, followed by Spain at 20.9%, Argentina at 17.1%, and England at 16.7%. The statistical model predicts a 52% probability of a final between the top four favorites, while there is a 48% chance of an underdog reaching the final. The quarter-finalists were finalized following the qualification of Argentina and Switzerland.