World Cup 2026 quarterfinals: Full schedule and Egypt FIFA dispute

World Cup 2026 quarterfinals: Full schedule and Egypt FIFA disputeWorld Cup quarterfinals are set, with eight teams advancing as Egypt’s FIFA controversy and VAR decisions prompt debate.Published On 8 Jul 2026The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal lineup is complete after a dramatic round of 16 that delivered late comebacks, penalty shootouts and major upsets. France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Switzerland have all secured their places in the last eight, with four blockbuster quarterfinals set to be played across the United States.Off the pitch, however, the tournament continues to be overshadowed by controversy, as Egypt alleges officiating bias following its defeat to Argentina and FIFA faces renewed scrutiny over decisions involving the USA team and intervention by US President Donald Trump.Here is what we know:Who is in the World Cup quarterfinals? Morocco (defeated Canada 3-0) France (defeated Paraguay 1-0) Norway (defeated Brazil 2-1) England (defeated Mexico 3-2) Spain (defeated Portugal 1-0) Belgium (defeated the USA 4-1) Argentina (defeated Egypt 3-2) Switzerland (defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties) What’s the full match schedule for the World Cup quarterfinals? France vs Morocco on Thursday, July 9, at 4pm (20:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, US Spain vs Belgium on Friday, July 10, at noon (19:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, US Norway vs England on Saturday, July 11, at 5pm (21:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, US Argentina vs Switzerland on Saturday, July 11, at 8pm (01:00 GMT on Sunday) – Kansas City Stadium, US What other topics are being discussed?Egypt alleges match was riggedFIFA is facing renewed scrutiny following Argentina’s controversial 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, just a day after the governing body was criticised for overturning USA striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension following an intervention by US President Donald Trump.