FIFA World Cup 2026 Last Eight Confirmed After Switzerland’s Dramatic Win

Shahzaib Dyer
Published July 8, 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals lineup officially confirmed after Switzerland defeated Colombia in the final Round of 16 match in Vancouver. The victory secured Switzerland’s place among the tournament’s last eight teams, completing an exciting quarter-final lineup.

Morocco, Norway and Switzerland have been among the most notable teams this tournament. The three teams performed well above expectations and will progress to the quarter-finals, where there will some great matches to witnessed in the upcoming stage of the competition.

The first quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will come after a break of two days on Friday night, as France look to play Morocco in a highly-anticipated match.

The other quarter-final clash will be between Spain and Belgium, England and Norway and defending champions Argentina and Switzerland. The games supposed to go head to head on Saturday night and Sunday morning in Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is going through its most pivotal stage with just eight teams left and each match playing a decisive role in advancement towards hoisting the world’s ultimate football trophy. The World Cup is now into the quarter-finals, and fans around the globe are in anticipation.

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