2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals conclude as semi-final fixtures take shape

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is concluding its quarter-final stage today, marking exactly one month since the expanded 48-team tournament kicked off across North America on June 11. Following an exhilarating knockout stage, the final matches of the round of eight are set to lock in the advancement bracket for next week’s semi-finals.

Europe's heavyweights have already secured half of the final four. France advanced past Morocco and Spain defeated Belgium earlier in the week, setting up a blockbuster semi-final clash in Dallas on July 14. The remaining two semi-finalists will be determined today, July 11, as England takes on Norway and defending champions Argentina face Switzerland.

The progression through the knockout rounds has delivered a series of fiercely contested matches, eliminating the majority of the field and setting the stage for what promises to be two historically competitive semi-final fixtures.

With the final four teams imminently confirmed, global sporting focus shifts to the tournament's penultimate phase. The upcoming semi-finals will determine the two squads advancing to the July 19 championship match in New Jersey, concluding a dramatic month of international play.