B/R Football Staff Predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals

On to the quarterfinals.

The pretenders have been eliminated, and the true contenders have advanced to the last eight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

And the matchups in this round are sure to be exciting.

Spain vs. Belgium. France vs. Morocco. England vs. Norway. And Argentina vs. Switzerland.

So, who's moving on to the last four?

The B/R Football Staff provided their predictions for the quarterfinal games.

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France vs. Morocco

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Kylian Mbappe

Date, Time and Location: Thursday, July 9, 4 p.m. ET, Boston Area

TV Network: FOX

France is battered and bruised after the meeting with Paraguay, while Morocco is fairly fresh after swatting aside Canada. That could prove crucial, so I'm going bold and picking a narrow win for the Atlas Lions.

Prediction: France 1-2 Morocco

- Leo Collis

Despite their close call in the Round of 16 and Morocco's evident quality, it's impossible to look past France's absurdity of attacking riches. Morocco will put up a fight, but the star-studded French will prevail.

Prediction: France 2-1 Morocco

- Joe Lowery

France still looks like the team to beat at the tournament so far. However, Morocco still has enough quality to make it a close match. In the end, though, France's front attacking trident looks scary and will likely be too much for the Moroccan defense to handle.

Prediction: France 2-0 Morocco

- Alex Windley

Spain vs. Belgium

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Lamine Yamal

Date, Time and Location: Friday July 10, 3 p.m. ET, Los Angeles

TV Network: FOX

It's not quite clicking for Spain, and Belgium has scored 12 goals in its last three games. That could spell trouble for La Furia Roja.

Prediction: Spain 1-2 Belgium

- Leo Collis

While Belgium made things look easy against the United States in the Round of 16, Spain are simply too effective on the ball to be denied in this one. Spain's depth and unified tactical understanding will help them take care of business.

Prediction: Spain 3-0 Belgium

- Joe Lowery

With Belgium using the controversy surrounding Florian Balogun's red card as fuel to beat the US even without Kevin de Bruyne, who will undoubtedly be well-rested should he start against Spain, the Red Devils could pull off the improbable here. But, Spain's 'death by 1000 passes' will likely be too much for the Belgians.

Prediction: Spain 3-1 Belgium

- Alex Windley

England vs. Norway

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Erling Haaland

Date, Time and Location: Saturday, July 11, 5 p.m. ET, Miami

TV Network: FOX

The England back line should be better equipped than most to handle Erling Haaland. With no stubborn defense in the way, either, the Three Lions' attack should flourish, and a handful of goals will negate anything Haaland can muster.

Prediction: England 3-1 Norway

- Leo Collis

Norway's run past Brazil has captured hearts, but England's blend of physicality and on-ball quality will prove too much for Erling Haaland and co.

Prediction: England 2-1 Norway

- Joe Lowery

While the "Summer of Haaland" has been fun to witness from afar, England's incredible effort to escape Azetca with a win gives them the upper hand. The Three Lions are about as battle-tested and ready for a deep run as any team.

Prediction: England 3-2 Norway

- Alex Windley

Argentina vs. Switzerland

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Lionel Messi

Date, Time and Location: Saturday, July 10, 9 p.m. ET, Kansas City

TV: FOX