World Cup bracket, live updates: France vs. Morocco kicks off quarterfinal slate on Thursday
We are down to the final eight in the 2026 World Cup. There are the regulars, like Argentina, France and Spain, and there are some fresh faces with Norway and Switzerland.
France is the only team to win all five of their matches without needing extra time and Kylian Mbappé has been on a heater. He's only one goal shy of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race heading into Thursday's tilt with Morocco. Les Bleus will be looking to reach their third straight semifinal and to become only the third team to advance to the final four three tournaments in a row.
In order to break down France, the Atlas Lions will need their stars to be at their best. Morocco is the first African nation to advance to the final eight in back-to-back World Cups and certainly aren't expecting to be sent home at this stage.
Who will move on to next week's World Cup semifinals?
World Cup knockout bracket
Quarterfinals schedule
Thursday, July 9, 4 p.m. ET (Fox): Morocco vs. France (Boston)
Friday, July 10, 3 p.m. ET (Fox): Belgium vs. Spain (Los Angeles)
Saturday, July 11, 5 p.m. ET (Fox): Norway vs. England (Miami)
Saturday, July 11, 9 p.m. ET (Fox): Argentina vs. Switzerland (Kansas City)
