09 July 2026

From 21:00

Coverage of the first quarter-final, which takes place at Boston Stadium in the USA, and is a repeat of the 2022 semi-final. Morocco made it through thanks to a 3-0 victory against co-hosts Canada on Saturday, upping their game in the second half after a goalless first period, and proving that their progression at the World Cup in Qatar was no fluke. They do, however, have to find a way past the tournament favourites, who were relieved to edge past Paraguay in the last round, in a match in which the South Americans tested every ounce of patience that Les Bleus possessed, with just a Kylian Mbappe separating the sides.

10 July 2026

From 20:00

Coverage of the second FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Two of Europe's footballing heavyweights go head-to-head for a place in the semi-finals, with Spain looking to add another chapter to their proud World Cup history against a talented Belgian side eager to reach the last four. Spain have progressed from each of their last four World Cup quarter-finals, while Belgium are aiming to equal their best-ever finish after claiming third place in 2018. With both nations boasting exceptional technical quality and attacking talent, this promises to be one of the standout ties of the tournament.

11 July 2026

From 11:10

Coverage of both teams' second round-robin match, held at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia. Japan coach Eddie Jones returns to the dugout after serving a four-match suspension, but his team will have to be at their best to defeat Ireland, who won 41-10 when the teams met in Dublin last November. With analysis from Rory Best and Stuart Lancaster, and commentary by Martin Gillingham and Gordon D'Arcy

11 July 2026

From 16:10

Coverage of the round-robin match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Scotland face a daunting task away to the world champions, who have won the last nine meetings between the sides. The most recent of those contests was a 32-15 victory for the Springboks in a 2024 autumn international at Murrayfield.

11 July 2026

From 20:10

Coverage of the action from both teams' second match in the round-robin stage, held at Estadio San Juan de Bicentenario. Argentina claimed an impressive 52-28 victory in Cardiff when the teams met in November last year, and they will be favourites to prevail once again now they are on home soil.

11 July 2026

From 22:00

Coverage of the third quarter-final, which takes place at Miami Stadium in the USA. This is a step into the unknown for the Norwegians, who have never made it to a World Cup quarter-final, and did so in style, beating Brazil 2-0 in the last round, courtesy of two more goal from Erling Haaland. England overcame several obstacles to win 3-2 against Mexico in the last 16, producing one of their finest performances to hold on and book a quarter-final place, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham once again among the goals

12 July 2026

From 02:00

Coverage of the fourth quarter-final, which takes place at Kansas City Stadium in the USA. Current World Cup holders Argentina survived an almighty scare in the last round as they came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 against Egypt. The African side had gone two goals ahead with 23 minutes remaining but three goals inside 13 minutes from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez saw Argentina progress to their second successive quarter-final in this competition. Switzerland reached their first quarter-final since 1954 after they beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after the game finished 0-0 in Vancouver. Before Tuesday's victory the European side had reached the round-of-16 at the last three World Cups, but heroics from goalkeeper Gregor Kobel ended that run and helped them reach this stage for the first time in 72 years