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The 2026 World Cup has reached its business end with the first quarter-final tie taking place this evening.

Thursday 9 July

21:00 France vs Morocco - ITV 1

Favourites France meet Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Boston, with the first semi-final spot at stake. Didier Deschamps' side have looked the competition's best so far, but were made to work by Paraguay in the Round of 16.

Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2022 and are one win from repeating that feat. The Atlas Lions have impressed this summer, with 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi a standout, after changing his international allegiance from France before the tournament.

Friday 10 July

20:00 Spain vs Belgium - BBC One

Spain take on Belgium on Friday evening, as the European champions look to add the World Cup to their Euro 2024 triumph.

La Roja are yet to concede a goal at the 2026 tournament, after snatching a late win against Portugal in the previous round. Belgium eliminated co-hosts USA in emphatic fashion, with ex-Everton forward Romelu Lukaku on target.

Saturday 11 July

22:00 England vs Norway - ITV 1

England face Norway in the third quarter-final on Saturday evening, in Miami. The Three Lions handled the heat of the Azteca Stadium to beat Mexico in the last round, despite Jarell Quansah's red card.

Up next are a Norway side fresh from beating Brazil, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals. The Manchester City forward has seven goals at this summer's tournament to date.

Sunday 12 July

02:00 Argentina vs Switzerland - ITV 1

Argentina survived an almighty scare to reach the last eight, after turning around a two-goal deficit to beat Egypt.

The world champions trailed 2-0 with 11 minutes to go, but staged a fightback to turn the tie around. Switzerland are up next for the holders, after beating South American opposition in Colombia in the last round. The Swiss won on penalties after a goalless draw, reaching this stage for the first time since 1954.

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