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The pressure is immense in the World Cup round of 16, with only eight teams able to punch their tickets to the quarterfinals.
Notable exits have already occurred—Germany and Croatia being among the casualties—while the remaining contenders are beginning to envision their moment on the grand stage at MetLife Stadium on July 19. Even so, there remains a considerable journey ahead.
Here's a look at every team that has secured a place in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals so far.
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Morocco became the first nation to claim a spot in the last eight, cruising to a 3–0 win over Canada courtesy of a brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a late clincher from Soufiane Rahimi. The Atlas Lions were far from their sharpest in the opening half on Saturday, but they shifted gears after the break and thoroughly dominated Jesse Marsch's side.
The squad's key players rose to the occasion when it counted, with Achraf Hakimi providing the assist for the opener and Brahim Díaz teeing up the following two goals. When the final whistle blew, Morocco celebrated wildly, though there was also a collective exhale after a tense and frustrating first 45 minutes.
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When Do the World Cup Quarterfinals Begin?
Once the round of 16 wraps up on July 7, players and supporters alike will enjoy a well-earned rest day before the quarterfinals get underway on July 9.
A single match is scheduled for July 9 and one more on July 10, with the remaining two quarterfinal clashes taking place on July 11.
The four teams fortunate enough to advance to the semifinals will have a brief recovery window before those matches kick off on July 14.
2026 World Cup Knockout Stages
Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
Quarterfinals | July 9–11 |
Semifinals | July 14–15 |
Final | July 19 |
Where Will the World Cup Quarterfinals Be Played?
Canada and Mexico's roles as co-hosts conclude at the round of 16 stage, with all remaining fixtures from here on taking place on United States soil.
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Four cities have been chosen to stage the quarterfinals. Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Kansas City will each host their final matches of the tournament, before three additional cities take center stage for the semifinals and the grand final.