FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Schedule, Match Dates and Venues
See all four quarter-final dates, ET kickoff times, bracket slots and host venues from July 9 to July 11.
July 9 starts the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final schedule, with all four last-eight matches fixed through July 11. Boston opens the round, Los Angeles follows on July 10, and Miami plus Kansas City host the final two quarter-finals on the Saturday double-header. That three-day run decides the semifinal field of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This guide tracks the full quarter-final schedule with dates, ET kickoff times, and venues.
The teams are still yet to be confirmed, so FIFA lists these ties by bracket match number rather than country names. Even so, the route is already clear because each quarter-final is tied to a specific pair of round-of-16 winners. Since every match in this phase is in the United States, the geography is tighter than the previous knockout round. That helps supporters and broadcasters plan the last-eight window more cleanly.
- Matches: 4
- Window: July 9-11, 2026
- Host Cities: Foxborough, Inglewood, Miami Gardens, Kansas City
- Kickoff Zone: All times shown in ET
Quarter-Final Schedule Overview
| Date | Kickoff Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Round/Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | 4 p.m. ET | Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final |
| July 10, 2026 | 3 p.m. ET | Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood | Quarter-final |
| July 11, 2026 | 5 p.m. ET | Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens | Quarter-final |
| July 11, 2026 | 9 p.m. ET | Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final |
Key Dates and What to Watch
July 9 and July 10 split the first half of the round between Foxborough and Inglewood, which gives each tie its own spotlight. Boston gets the first quarter-final, while Los Angeles carries the only standalone Friday night slot of the phase. That matters because the winners from those two matches will combine to form one semifinal path. In practice, the first two days shape half of the final four before Saturday even arrives.
July 11 is the heavier day because Miami and Kansas City host back-to-back quarter-finals inside the same ET evening window. The Miami tie starts first, then Kansas City closes the round later that night. Since those two winners meet in the second semifinal bracket, Saturday gives the cleanest view of one entire side of the draw. It also produces the last confirmed semifinalist of the tournament.
How to Watch Quarter-Final Matches Live
The cleanest live bracket reference is the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule, especially once quarter-final winners start feeding directly into the semifinal slots. In the United States, FOX carries the main English-language coverage, while Spanish-language viewers can track the same round through Telemundo. For channel and streaming updates before each kickoff, use the official broadcast guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals?
The quarter-finals are scheduled for July 9, July 10, and July 11, 2026. Four matches will decide the semifinal field.
Which cities host the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals?
Foxborough, Inglewood, Miami Gardens, and Kansas City host the quarter-finals. The venues are Boston Stadium, Los Angeles Stadium, Miami Stadium, and Kansas City Stadium.
Are the quarter-final teams confirmed yet?
No. FIFA has confirmed the dates, venues, kickoff times, and bracket paths, but the teams will only be known after the round of 16 is completed.
Which quarter-final kicks off latest in Eastern Time?
The latest quarter-final kickoff is the Kansas City match on July 11 at 9 p.m. ET.
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final schedule is now fully mapped from July 9 to July 11, with four venues and four direct routes into the semifinals. Once the round of 16 ends, the bracket can be filled immediately without any date uncertainty.
FWCLive.com will keep that last-eight picture updated as the winners drop into Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Kansas City.