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World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Set Amid Egypt FIFA Controversy

Eight teams advance to the World Cup quarterfinals as Egypt raises officiating bias allegations and FIFA faces scrutiny over VAR decisions and US political intervention.

Jul 8, 2026, 9:13 AM Al Jazeera

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal lineup is complete following a dramatic round of 16 featuring late comebacks, penalty shootouts, and major upsets. The eight teams advancing are France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland. The quarterfinal matches will be held across the United States at Boston Stadium, Los Angeles Stadium, and Miami Stadium.

The quarterfinal schedule is as follows:

France vs Morocco: Thursday, July 9, 4pm (20:00 GMT) at Boston Stadium
Spain vs Belgium: Friday, July 10, noon (19:00 GMT) at Los Angeles Stadium
Norway vs England: Saturday, July 11, 5pm (21:00 GMT) at Miami Stadium

Off the pitch, the tournament remains overshadowed by controversy. Egypt alleges officiating bias following its 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16, a match marked by a late VAR decision that disallowed Egypt’s second goal and shifted momentum in Argentina’s favor. Additionally, FIFA has faced renewed scrutiny after overturning the suspension of USA striker Folarin Balogun, a decision reportedly influenced by an intervention from US President Donald Trump.

Political tensions also surfaced during the Egypt-Argentina match when an Argentina fan was seen waving an Israeli flag, drawing attention amid the broader geopolitical context.

These controversies have sparked debate about fairness and governance as the World Cup progresses toward its final stages.

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