World Cup Quarter-Finals 2026: Watch Free, Odds and Picks

The four World Cup quarter-finals run from 9 to 11 July, and in most of the world's biggest markets you can watch every minute without spending a cent. In the USA, FOX broadcasts roughly 70 matches over the air for free, while Telemundo covers 92 in Spanish; in the UK, BBC and ITV split all 104 matches free; Ireland has RTE, Germany has ARD and ZDF, Spain has RTVE, France has TF1 and M6, Portugal has RTP, SIC and TVI, Australia has SBS, Canada gets select matches on CTV, and Mexico gets 32 matches free on ViX.

The quarter-final slate is matches M97 through M100, played across three days with kickoff times and venues detailed in the schedule below. France face Morocco on 9 July, Spain take on Belgium on 10 July, and 11 July delivers a double-header with Norway vs England followed by Argentina vs Switzerland.

Where to Watch the Quarter-Finals Free, by Country

The cleanest free options by market, verified as of 4 July 2026, are listed below. Start here before paying for anything.

• USA: FOX over-the-air (free, English, approximately 70 of 104 matches); Telemundo (free, Spanish, 92 matches); Tubi (select marquee matches, ad-supported, no login required).
• UK: BBC and ITV share all 104 matches free via linear broadcast, BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
• Ireland: RTE and the RTE Player carry the tournament free.
• Germany: ARD and ZDF free-to-air.
• Spain: RTVE and its streaming platform RTVE Play.
• France: TF1 and M6, streamable free on TF1+ and M6+.
• Portugal: RTP, SIC and TVI, all free-to-air.
• Australia: SBS carries all 104 matches free, including on SBS On Demand.
• Canada: CTV shows select matches free.
• Mexico: ViX carries 32 matches free.
• Global fallback: The first 10 minutes of every match stream free on YouTube. FIFA+ is available where no local rights apply.

If your preferred match is not on a free channel, the main paid options are: FOX One at approximately US$19.99 per month (includes a 3-day trial) giving access to FS1, which carries 34 US matches; Peacock at approximately US$11 per month for all matches in Spanish in the US; ViX Premium for the full 104-match slate in Mexico; TSN+, RDS and Crave in Canada via Bell's exclusive deal; DAZN for Spain's full slate; beIN SPORTS and TOD across 24 MENA countries with passes from approximately US$99.99; MagentaTV in Germany; and beIN CONNECT in France. Per-match channel splits and prices can change, so check your local listings before kickoff.

The Matches in Brief

France vs Morocco | 9 July, 16:00 local | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

This is a rematch of the 2022 semi-final, a fixture that needs no extra billing. France arrive as the tournament's most prolific side with 14 goals in five games, though Tchouameni is unavailable through injury. Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 and earlier eliminated the Netherlands on penalties, with Bounou's saves proving decisive. The winner advances to SF1 at AT&T Stadium on 14 July.

Spain vs Belgium | 10 July, 12:00 local | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

Spain have not conceded a single goal across five matches, reaching their first quarter-final since winning the 2010 title. Belgium powered through with a 4-1 demolition of the USA in the round of 16, De Ketelaere contributing two goals and an assist. This is Belgium's first quarter-final since their bronze run in 2018. The winner joins France or Morocco in SF1 at AT&T Stadium on 14 July.

Norway vs England | 11 July, 17:00 local | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

Norway are in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final after Haaland scored twice in the final 11 minutes to knock Brazil out 2-1. England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca with ten men, Bellingham scoring twice and Kane converting a 60th-minute penalty; Quansah is suspended for this match. The winner heads to SF2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 15 July.

Argentina vs Switzerland | 11 July, 20:00 local | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Holders Argentina have won all five matches but needed extra time to see off Cabo Verde 3-2 and came back from 0-2 down to beat Egypt 3-2; Messi leads the Golden Boot with 8 goals and is the all-time World Cup top scorer. Switzerland ground out a 0-0 draw with Colombia before winning 4-3 on penalties, Kobel saving and Vargas converting the winner; it is their first quarter-final since 1954. The winner joins Norway or England in SF2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 15 July.

World Cup Quarter-Final Odds

All 1X2 prices cover 90 minutes only. Extra time and penalties apply if the scores are level at full time. Implied percentages are calculated as 1 divided by the decimal price and sum above 100 due to bookmaker margin. Full fixture details are on the official FIFA website.

Advance-to-semi-final probabilities covering the full tie including extra time and penalties (Opta 8 July / Polymarket 7 July): France 73.9% / 78%, Morocco 26.1% / 23%; Spain 69.7% / 75%, Belgium 30.3% / 25%; England 62.4% / 66%, Norway 37.7% / 35%; Argentina 69.1% / 74%, Switzerland 30.9% / 26%. Opta's full supercomputer projections are available here.

World Cup Quarter-Final Predictions

France to beat Morocco (1.59): France's 14-goal haul across five matches is the tournament's best attacking output, and their advance probability sits at 73.9% (Opta) to 78% (Polymarket). Morocco have shown they can eliminate top sides, but their path to an upset is narrow at implied odds of just 16%.

Spain to beat Belgium (1.62): A defence that has not been breached in five matches is the most compelling stat of the tournament. Belgium's De Ketelaere was brilliant against the USA, but Spain's advance probability of 69.7% to 75% reflects how difficult it will be to find a way through.

England to beat Norway (1.81): England are priced as 55% favourites over 90 minutes and advance at 62.4% to 66% across the full tie. Norway's Haaland has scored in every World Cup match he has played, so Pickford's outstanding form in goal will be tested, but England's quality makes them the call.

Argentina to beat Switzerland (1.72): Messi's 8 goals lead the Golden Boot and Argentina's advance probability is 69.1% to 74%. Switzerland's penalty shootout resilience is real, but Argentina at 58% implied in 90 minutes looks like the value call among the favourites, with a back-to-back title on the line that would be the first since Brazil in 1962.

Quarter-Final Betting While You Watch

Three practical tips for in-play betting across the four matches:

• Fade the draw early, revisit at half-time: Three of the four matches have draw prices between 3.50 and 3.95 at kick-off. If a game is level at the break, those prices will shorten and may offer better value than pre-match. The 12:00 Spain vs Belgium and the 20:00 Argentina vs Switzerland kick-offs give you natural half-time windows to reassess.
• Monitor the outsider price at the first sign of a goal: Morocco at 6.20 and Switzerland at 5.50 are both long prices, but a first goal for either side will collapse their opponents' in-play price dramatically. If you want to back a favourite in-play, waiting for the underdog to score first can deliver significantly better value than taking the pre-match line.
• Extra time is a real scenario: Advance probabilities show Switzerland at 30.9% (Opta) and Norway at 37.7% to progress. Both reached their current stage via penalties or late drama. Markets that cover the full tie, including extra time and spot-kicks, price these outcomes differently from the 90-minute 1X2 lines, so check what your bet covers before placing it.

Note that in-play odds move quickly and the prices quoted throughout this article reflect pre-match lines; live prices at kickoff will differ.

Betting should always be approached as entertainment; if it stops being fun, use the responsible gambling tools available on any licensed platform.

FAQ

Where can I watch the quarter-finals for free?
In the UK, all four matches are free on BBC or ITV. In Germany, ARD and ZDF carry them free. In Spain, RTVE Play is free. In France, TF1+ and M6+ are free. In Portugal, RTP, SIC and TVI are free-to-air. In Australia, SBS and SBS On Demand are free for all 104 matches. In Ireland, RTE and the RTE Player are free. In Mexico, 32 matches are free on ViX. Globally, the first 10 minutes of every match are free on YouTube, and FIFA+ is available where no local rights exist.

Are the quarter-finals on free TV in the US?
Yes, partially. FOX broadcasts approximately 70 of 104 matches free over the air in English, and Telemundo covers 92 matches free in Spanish. Tubi carries select marquee matches ad-supported with no login required. If your specific quarter-final is not on free-to-air FOX, FOX One costs approximately US$19.99 per month and includes a 3-day trial, while Peacock carries all matches in Spanish for approximately US$11 per month.

What time are the quarter-finals?
France vs Morocco kicks off at 16:00 local time on 9 July at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Spain vs Belgium kicks off at 12:00 local time on 10 July at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Norway vs England kicks off at 17:00 local time on 11 July at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Argentina vs Switzerland kicks off at 20:00 local time on 11 July at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. All four venues are in the United States. The full official schedule is on FIFA.com.