And then there were eight. The 2026 men’s World Cup winnows down to its quarterfinals, with four enormous matchups spread across three days. Though the U.S. itself is now out of the tournament, American audiences have every reason to stay tuned in.The round’s first match opens a path to redemption. Morocco gets another chance versus France after their fraught semifinal in 2022. The red and green go against the reigning runner-ups, as French force Kylian Mbappé chases the all-time World Cup scoring title.That much-hyped rematch is followed by Spain and Belgium in the spotlight Friday. Rodri, Unai Simón and the Spanish squad have yet to concede a single goal in this tourney. Their next test comes from Youri Tielemans’ Red Devils, who just hung four goals on the USMNT in Seattle.Quarterfinal play then wraps up with a promising Saturday doubleheader. It begins with England and Norway — the Three Lions versus thousands of rowing Vikings. England escaped the Azteca in dramatic fashion behind Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Norway, meanwhile, conquered a true blue blood off the strength of superstar Erling Haaland.The nightcap stars Argentina following an all-time wild comeback by Lionel Messi and company. The defending champs put their title on the line against Switzerland, which eked out the eighth spot through a tense penalty shootout.The full round is laid out below, with winners advancing to a fateful final four on July 14 and 15.U.S. viewers can watch every game of the 2026 World Cup on Fubo in English (stream free now) and Spanish (try for free).What is your favourite World Cup goal of all time?Art de Roché and Adam LeventhalThe quarterfinal round scheduleAll times are ET.Thursday, July 9