​The 2026 World Cup action continues Saturday with two more quarterfinals on the schedule, as teams bid to advance to the last four in Atlanta and beyond. Here’s what to know ahead of kickoff.
First up, Saturday, July 11, at 5 p.m. ET, the action opens in Miami with a clash that pits Norway against England. The match will be shown on Fox, with odds favoring England at -230 and Norway at +184. Norway punched their ticket to the quarterfinals behind a standout display from Erling Haaland, who has poured in seven goals so far and is positioned to chase the Golden Boot as well as a potential World Cup title for his country. Ståle Solbakken’s side earned their spot by advancing through a challenging knockout route, recording 2-1 victories over Ivory Coast and Brazil to reach this stage for the first time in their history.
Haaland’s leadership has left opponents wary, but England arrives with a track record of deep runs in recent tournaments. The Three Lions reached the 2022 quarterfinals and have a more recent history of success, advancing to the semifinals in 2018 and continuing to be among the tournament’s most consistent teams. England’s journey to this point was not without drama; in the Round of 16 they narrowly survived a 3-2 victory over Mexico after going down to 10 men when defender Jarell Quansah received a red card. Quansah’s suspension has since kept him out for two additional matches, meaning England will have to navigate this quarterfinal with a depleted squad in certain areas. As the pressure mounts on England to win their first World Cup title since 1966, Haaland has already signaled that the spotlight and expectations are squarely on the English side, adding an extra layer of psychological warfare to the buildup. The winner of this high-stakes matchup will earn a spot in Wednesday’s semifinal in Atlanta, where they are set to face either Argentina or Switzerland, a survivor from the other late-night clash.
That other quarterfinal takes center stage at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri, with Fox providing coverage of Argentina versus Switzerland. Argentina, the defending champions, arrived in the knockout rounds with a few tense moments in the group and early ties, but Lionel Messi again took center stage in the decisive moments of their Round of 16 victory as he did throughout the tournament. They edged through a 3-2 result in a pair of tense matches against Cape Verde and Egypt, maintaining their status as favorites and continuing to exhibit the poise and finishing touch that have defined their recent World Cup campaigns. Messi’s form remains the leading storyline, as the Golden Boot leader continues to push for a historic third World Cup title, while Argentina looks to solidify their status as back-to-back semifinalists and a potential repeat champion.
Switzerland, meanwhile, has been the surprise package of this World Cup edition and is making its first appearance in the quarterfinals since 1954. Their path to Kansas City included a clean sheet against Algeria and a dramatic, penalty shootout victory over Colombia, a result that sent them through to face Argentina. The Swiss have leaned on a robust defensive structure and quick, efficient forwards in their run, even as they will be without Johan Manzambi for a second straight match due to a knee injury. The 20-year-old forward has been a bright spot for Switzerland, bagging three goals in the tournament, but his absence will pose another challenge for a team that has looked capable of disrupting more established powers.
Looking ahead to the tactical matchups, Haaland’s prolific goal-scoring form will test England’s back line, while England’s balance of pace, discipline, and veteran leadership will be tested by Norway’s determined group play and Haaland’s lethal finishing. In the second quarterfinal, Argentina will try to impose their typical pressure-forward game against Switzerland’s organized defense and counterattacking possibilities. Both games promise to deliver the high drama and decisive moments that are hallmarks of knockout football, with semifinal berths on the line.
If you’re planning to watch, set your schedule for a Saturday filled with World Cup significance: Norway versus England at 5 p.m. ET in Miami, followed by Argentina versus Switzerland at 9 p.m. ET in Kansas City. The winners will advance to the semifinals, where they will face the victor of the Argentina-Switzerland clash or the other side of the bracket’s semifinal, continuing a World Cup run that has already produced memorable moments and set the stage for a historic late-stage push.