All matches confirmed for quarter-finals of FIFA World Cup 2026 so far

The Atlas Lions are the first to reach the last 8.

The ongoing edition of the FIFA World Cup is in the final knockout stage. Nations are now giving their all in the round of 16 and the best eight will make their way to the quarterfinals for the flagship tournament this year.

The first side to get eliminated from the last 16 is Canada, as they were completely outplayed by the Morocco national football team. The Atlas Lions have now secured a spot in the quarter-finals. They no longer look like underdogs. The African heavyweights are going to put up a strong fight in the next stage of the mega competition.

France, Spain and England are the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. These sides are still alive in the tournament. Their star-studded lineups give them a slight edge over the other nations. This year, the flagship tournament is taking place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.

The extreme weather conditions have been one of the challenges for the teams at the grandest stage of them all this year. Teams are managing it well at the moment two added hydration breaks during every matchup.

Also Read: List of all nations qualified for quarter-finals of FIFA World Cup 2026

Confirmed Quarter-final fixtures

1. Morocco vs France/Paraguay

The Atlas Lions are the first side to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals this year. Their journey in the flagship tournament has been quite positive this year. Things are only going to get tougher for them. They can face the two-time world champions, France or Paraguay, in their quarter-final fixture.

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