The 2026 FIFA World Cup will observe a rest day on Wednesday, July 8, with no matches scheduled. The tournament will resume on Thursday, July 9, with the commencement of the quarterfinal matches. This pause follows the conclusion of the Round of 16, which featured Argentina's comeback victory over Egypt and Switzerland's penalty shootout win against Colombia.
The quarterfinal matchups are set to begin with Kylian Mbappé and France facing Morocco in Boston. This opening match is part of a schedule that also includes Spain against Belgium, Norway versus England, and Argentina against Switzerland. All four quarterfinal games will be broadcast on FOX, with live and on-demand streaming available on FOX One.
Quarterfinal Schedule Highlights
France advanced to the quarterfinals after sweeping Group I and defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 and Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16. Mbappé leads France with seven goals in the tournament, trailing only Lionel Messi. Michael Olise has contributed five assists.
Morocco secured their quarterfinal spot by finishing second in Group C, winning a penalty shootout against the Netherlands in the Round of 32, and then routing Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16. B. Diaz has recorded four assists for Morocco.
Spain's defense has been a standout, not conceding a goal throughout the tournament. They won Group H and proceeded to blank Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 and Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16.
Belgium won Group G undefeated, required extra time to defeat Senegal 3-2 in the Round of 32, and routed the United States 4-1 in the Round of 16. Leandro Trossard is among Belgium's assist leaders.
Norway finished second in Group I behind France and advanced by beating Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32 and stunning Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16. Erling Haaland has scored seven goals, tied with Mbappé.
England won Group L unbeaten, defeated DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32, and outlasted Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16. Captain Harry Kane has scored six goals.
Argentina swept Group J, won in extra time against Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32, and rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16, with Enzo Fernandez scoring the winning goal. Lionel Messi set a new World Cup record for assists during this match.
Switzerland won Group B, beat Algeria 2-1 in the Round of 32, and advanced to the quarterfinals by outlasting Colombia in a penalty shootout.
All World Cup matches are available on FOX and FS1, with comprehensive streaming options on FOX One.