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The first quarter-finalists for the 2026 World Cup have been decided

The first quarter-finalists for the 2026 World Cup have been decided

Roman Panasyuk Journalist

07 July 2026, 12:32

The first quarter-finalists for the 2026 World Cup have been decided — Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) scores their opening goal during the World Cup against Brazil in N.J., near New York, July 5, 2026. AP Photo Pamela Smith

Following the round of 16 matches at the 2026 World Cup, the first teams to progress in the competition have been confirmed. The matches in this stage of the tournament are taking place from 4 to 7 July.

Following the first matches of the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, six teams have already secured their places in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain and Belgium have all progressed to the next stage of the World Cup.

The remaining quarter-finalists will be decided following the outcome of the remaining Round of 16 matches.

The 2026 World Cup is taking place from 11 June to 19 July in the USA, Mexico and Canada. This is the first World Cup to feature 48 national teams, the largest number in the tournament’s history. From 1998 to 2022, the World Cups were contested by 32 national teams.

Argentina remain the reigning world champions, having defeated France on penalties in the final of the 2022 World Cup.

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