Projected Quarterfinal Matchups for 2026 World Cup
With the round of 16 nearly finished, eight teams are set to compete in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, with matchups projected for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup entered its second knockout round on Monday, July 6, with the field narrowing to eight teams that will contest the quarterfinals on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium. France and Norway, led by top scorers Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, secured their spots after round-of-16 victories over Paraguay and Brazil, respectively. The United States could claim the remaining U.S. slot by defeating Belgium in its upcoming match.
As of 5 p.m. ET on July 6, the confirmed quarterfinalists are Morocco (3-0 win over Canada), France (1-0 win over Paraguay), Norway (2-1 win over Brazil), England (3-2 win over Mexico) and Spain (1-0 win over Portugal). The projected bracket shows these teams positioned for the upcoming quarterfinal games.
"The quarterfinals already have two of the top Golden Boot scorers in Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, as they scored all of the goals in France's and Norway's round of 16 wins," a tournament analyst noted.
The bracket remains subject to change pending the outcomes of the final round-of-16 matches.