World Cup Quarter-Finals: The Last Eight, in Full
Available in USThe Round of 16 closed on 7 July with Argentina’s 11-minute comeback and Switzerland’s penalty shootout. The last eight are set: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, Switzerland. Here’s the full quarter-final bracket, AEST kickoffs, opening odds and where Aussie punters should be looking.
Eight teams left. France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, Switzerland. The Round of 16 closed on 7 July with a pair of results that shifted the bracket: Argentina’s 3-goals-in-11-minutes comeback from 2-0 down against Egypt, and Switzerland’s 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia. The quarter-finals run 9–11 July ET — which means Friday to Sunday morning AEST. Here’s the full card, the opening odds and where the value sits for Aussie punters.
The full quarter-final bracket
| QF | Fixture | Date (ET) | AEST kickoff | Venue | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | France v Morocco | Thu 9 Jul, 16:00 | Fri 10 Jul, 06:00 AEST | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA | Open |
| QF2 | Spain v Belgium | Fri 10 Jul, 15:00 | Sat 11 Jul, 05:00 AEST | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood/LA CA | Fixed (sheltered) |
| QF3 | Norway v England | Sat 11 Jul, 17:00 | Sun 12 Jul, 07:00 AEST | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens FL | Canopy |
| QF4 | Argentina v Switzerland | Sat 11 Jul, 20:00–21:00 | Sun 12 Jul, 10:00–11:00 AEST | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City MO | Open |
AEST = ET + 14 h. Source: CBS Sports / FIFA schedule, 8 Jul 2026. QF4 kickoff sits in the 20:00–21:00 ET range — CBS/Yahoo list 21:00 ET, Arrowhead’s local 19:00 CDT = 20:00 ET.
Opening match lines (1X2, decimal)
| QF | 1 | X | 2 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France v Morocco (QF1) | 1.56–1.59 | 3.85–3.90 | 6.00–6.50 | FanDuel / DraftKings opening |
| Spain v Belgium (QF2) | 1.61–1.63 | 3.90–4.00 | 5.25–5.50 | DraftKings / bet365 opening |
| Norway v England (QF3) | 3.80 | 3.50 | 1.85–1.95 | DraftKings / Oddschecker (books differ) |
| Argentina v Switzerland (QF4) | 1.71 | 3.50 | 5.25 | DraftKings opening |
Single-book opening prices only — treat as ranges, books differ. 24-hour line-to-line deltas were not published; QF lines move with team news.
Outright board after 7 Jul
| Market | Selection | Odds | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | France | 2.75 (+175) | 7 Jul ~19:24 ET |
| Winner | Spain | 4.70 (+370) | 7 Jul ~19:24 ET |
| Winner | Argentina | 4.90 (+390) | 7 Jul ~19:24 ET |
| Winner | England | 5.80 (+480) | 7 Jul ~19:24 ET |
| Winner | Norway | 15.00 (+1400) | 7 Jul ~19:24 ET |
| Winner | Morocco | 28.00 (+2700) | 7 Jul ~19:24 ET |
| Winner | Belgium | 31.00 (+3000) | 7 Jul ~19:24 ET |
| Winner | Switzerland | 34.00 (+3300) | 7 Jul ~19:24 ET |
Outright source: FanDuel / FOX Sports. Golden Boot outright prices move daily — check the live book at kickoff; the live tournament standings are below.
The four QFs at a glance
QF1 — France v Morocco (Fri 06:00 AEST)
A 2022 World Cup semi-final rematch. France won that 2-0 (T. Hernández 5′, Kolo Muani 79′). Morocco are unbeaten in 10 competitive games and chasing Africa’s flag-bearer run. Saibari’s hamstring is the swing. Full preview: France v Morocco.
QF2 — Spain v Belgium (Sat 05:00 AEST)
Spain’s meanest defence of the tournament (5 clean sheets, zero goals conceded) meets Belgium’s high-scoring attack shorn of Onana (ACL). Yamal v De Bruyne is the creative pivot. Heat Advisory to 20:00 PDT but the SoFi roof shelters the pitch.
QF3 — Norway v England (Sun 07:00 AEST)
Haaland v Kane. Quansah suspended (red vs Mexico); Henderson out (broken wrist); Reece James back. Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the R16 — their first-ever World Cup quarter-final. First major-tournament meeting between the two.
QF4 — Argentina v Switzerland (Sun 10:00–11:00 AEST)
A 2014 R16 rematch that Argentina won 1-0 via Di María in the 118th minute. Messi has scored in 9 consecutive World Cup games. Switzerland into a first QF since 1954. Vargas (winning penalty taker) is fit. Full preview: Argentina v Switzerland.
Where Aussie punters should be looking
Even with the Socceroos out (R32, 4-2 pens to Egypt on 4 July), Australian interest in the World Cup has not dipped. SBS / SBS VICELAND / SBS On Demand holds the rights locally, and the early-morning AEST kickoffs land squarely in prime viewing-party territory — just like the 4am AEST Socceroos–Egypt match that drew tens of thousands of fans to live sites.
"A massive national audience watched Australia’s dramatic FIFA World Cup match against Egypt from the US in the early hours of Saturday morning, with tens of thousands of fans gathering at public viewing parties in capital cities." — ABC News, 4 Jul 2026
The opening QF1 (06:00 AEST Friday) and QF4 (10:00–11:00 AEST Sunday) are the two friendliest windows for live viewing in Australia. QF2 (05:00 AEST Saturday) and QF3 (07:00 AEST Sunday) hit earlier on weekend mornings.
- Eight teams left: FRA / MAR / ESP / BEL / NOR / ENG / ARG / SUI. QF1 9 Jul, QF2 10 Jul, QF3 11 Jul, QF4 11 Jul.
- AEST kickoffs: Fri 06:00, Sat 05:00, Sun 07:00, Sun 10:00–11:00.
- France ~2.75 favourites outright; Argentina collapsed back to 4.90; Norway 15.00; Switzerland 34.00 longshot.
- Golden Boot standings (8 Jul): Messi sole leader on 8 — Mbappé / Haaland 7, Kane 6. Oyarzabal (Spain) and Dembélé (France) on 4. Outright prices are moving daily.
More: the live odds tracker, the knockout bracket, and the Golden Boot race.
