World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal and Semifinal Matchups Taking Shape
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According to a single-source report from sbnation.com, the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and the Quarterfinal matchups are being set. The first confirmed quarterfinal is France vs. Morocco, following Morocco’s 3-0 win over Canada and France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay. The second quarterfinal is Norway vs. England, after Norway’s 2-1 win over Brazil and England’s 3-2 win over Mexico. The third quarterfinal is Portugal vs. Belgium, set after Portugal eliminated Spain and Belgium defeated the USMNT 4-1. The fourth quarterfinal is Argentina vs. Switzerland, confirmed after Argentina’s 3-2 comeback win over Egypt and Switzerland’s penalty shootout win over Colombia. Potential Semifinal matchups include the winner of France vs. Morocco facing the winner of Spain vs. Belgium, and the winner of England vs. Norway facing the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland.
What’s reported
The first quarterfinal is France vs. Morocco, set after Morocco beat Canada 3-0 and France beat Paraguay 1-0.
The second quarterfinal is Norway vs. England, set after Norway beat Brazil 2-1 and England beat Mexico 3-2.
The third quarterfinal is Portugal vs. Belgium, set after Portugal eliminated Spain and Belgium beat the USMNT 4-1.
The fourth quarterfinal is Argentina vs. Switzerland, set after Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 and Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties.
Potential Semifinal matchups: winner of France vs. Morocco vs. winner of Spain vs. Belgium; winner of England vs. Norway vs. winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland.
Key figures
Kylian Mbappé (France, scored penalty against Paraguay)
Erling Haaland (Norway, scored two goals against Brazil)
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
Theo Hernández (France, scored in 2022 semifinal)
Randal Kolo Muani (France, scored in 2022 semifinal)
Mikel Merino (Spain, scored late winner against Portugal)
Sources: sbnation.com
