The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
by Hillary Bett
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its final eight stage, setting up a series of highly anticipated quarter-final matchups.
As football fans gear up for the knockout drama, the schedule for the upcoming fixtures has been finalised, with kickoff times tailored for viewers tracking the action in Kenyan Time.
The quarter-final stage begins on Thursday, July 9, 2026, when France takes on Morocco. This opening clash is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 PM.
The excitement continues into the following day, Friday, July 10, 2026, featuring a European showdown between Spain and Belgium, which is set to commence at 10:00 PM.
After a brief pause, the action resumes with a double-header that stretches across the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.
The third quarter-final match will see Norway square off against England right at midnight, starting at 00:00 AM.
Immediately following that encounter, Argentina will face Switzerland later that same morning, with kickoff scheduled for 04:00 AM.
These four decisive fixtures will determine which teams advance closer to football's ultimate prize.
Following the conclusion of the quarter-final round, the tournament will head into its final stretch, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially concluding on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
