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2026 FIFA World Cup Complete Quarter-finals Fixtures, Kick-off Time As Egypt, Colombia Exit
The quarter-final line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now complete after Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties in the final Round of 16 tie, sealing the last remaining place in the last eight.
A goalless game in Vancouver could not be settled after 120 minutes, sending the match to penalties. Switzerland kept their composure from the spot to eliminate Colombia and book a quarter-final meeting with Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England and Argentina had already secured their places before Switzerland completed the line-up.
NEWSNGR reports that the knockout stage has delivered several major surprises and dramatic games. England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Azteca, while Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 with Erling Haaland leading the charge.
Argentina fought back from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2, ending the Pharaohs’ impressive run. France squeezed past Paraguay with a 1-0 win, Morocco defeated Canada 3-0, Belgium brushed aside the United States 4-1, and Spain claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Portugal thanks to a stoppage-time winner.
The Round of 16 also saw all three tournament co-hosts bow out. Canada were beaten by Morocco, the United States lost heavily to Belgium and Mexico fell to England.
Round of 16 results
Canada 0-3 Morocco
Paraguay 0-1 France
Brazil 1-2 Norway
Mexico 2-3 England
Portugal 0-1 Spain
USA 1-4 Belgium
Argentina 3-2 Egypt
Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties)
2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final fixtures, venues and kick-off time
Thursday, July 9
France vs Morocco
Venue: Boston Stadium, Boston
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Friday, July 10
Spain vs Belgium
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 11
Norway vs England
Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 12
Argentina vs Switzerland
Venue: Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
Time: 2:00 a.m.
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