World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals — Preview, NZ Time & Odds
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The Round of 16 closed on 7 July and 8 July was a rest day, so the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals open today with France vs Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. France, Spain and Argentina share favouritism in the outright market; Norway, England, Switzerland and Morocco make up a long-priced chasing pack. Below is the full QF card in NZ time, the latest NZD decimal prices, and how to watch every game on TVNZ+ in New Zealand.
The Card in NZ Time
| QF | Match | NZ kick-off (NZST) | Venue (US) | ET kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | France vs Morocco | 8:00 AM, Fri 10 Jul | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA | 16:00, Thu 9 Jul |
| QF2 | Spain vs Belgium | 7:00 AM, Sat 11 Jul | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood/LA CA | 15:00, Fri 10 Jul |
| QF3 | Norway vs England | 9:00 AM, Sun 12 Jul | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens FL | 17:00, Sat 11 Jul |
| QF4 | Argentina vs Switzerland | 1:00 PM, Sun 12 Jul | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City MO | 21:00, Sat 11 Jul |
The Outright Market Heading into the QFs
France have firmed into the clear tournament favourite at around 2.80 (decimal, FanDuel via FOX Sports, as of 8 Jul), with Spain 4.70 and Argentina 4.90 close behind. England are the shortest of the chasing pack at 5.60, then Norway at 15.0, Morocco at 28.0, Belgium at 31.0 and Switzerland at 34.0.
| Selection | Outright odds (NZD decimal, 8 Jul) |
|---|---|
| France | ~2.80 |
| Spain | ~4.70 |
| Argentina | ~4.90 |
| England | ~5.60 |
| Norway | ~15.0 |
| Morocco | ~28.0 |
| Belgium | ~31.0 |
| Switzerland | ~34.0 |
US books order Argentina ahead of England; UK shops price the opposite way on occasion. Either way, France are the only side priced under 4.0 in every book surveyed.
The Match Prices
| QF | 1 | X | 2 | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 — France vs Morocco | France 1.56–1.59 | 3.80–3.95 | Morocco 6.00–6.90 | 8 Jul (DraftKings / FanDuel / SuperBook via CBS, DK Network) |
| QF2 — Spain vs Belgium | Spain 1.61 | 4.00 | Belgium 5.25 (one book: 5.80) | 7 Jul (bet365 via Squawka) |
| QF3 — Norway vs England | Norway 3.80 | 3.50 | England 1.85–1.95 | 5–8 Jul (bet365 / DraftKings via Squawka, DK Network) |
| QF4 — Argentina vs Switzerland | Argentina 1.71–1.80 | 3.50 | Switzerland 5.25 | 7 Jul (DraftKings / bet365 via DK Network, Squawka) |
Where to Watch in New Zealand
TVNZ is the World Cup’s exclusive New Zealand broadcaster. Every quarter-final is live and free on TVNZ 1 and the TVNZ+ stream, including:
- QF1 France vs Morocco — Fri 10 Jul, 8:00 AM NZST
- QF2 Spain vs Belgium — Sat 11 Jul, 7:00 AM NZST
- QF3 Norway vs England — Sun 12 Jul, 9:00 AM NZST
- QF4 Argentina vs Switzerland — Sun 12 Jul, 1:00 PM NZST
A one-off NZ$44.95 Event Pass also covers every match of the tournament for fans who want a single-purchase option across TVNZ+.
The Stakes After the Last Eight
Three of the four QF match-ups bring storylines that go well beyond the betting:
- France vs Morocco is a Qatar 2022 semi-final rematch. France won that night 2–0 (Hernández 5′, Kolo Muani 79′) and Morocco have not lost a match in 2026.
- Spain vs Belgium is the heaviest favourite-on-paper of the round: Spain unbeaten, four straight clean sheets, and a H2H record (6W 1D in seven meetings) that has not seen a Belgian win in living memory.
- Norway vs England is a genuine upset opportunity. Norway are in their first World Cup quarter-final since 1998 on the back of Haaland’s seven-goal tournament; England carry a defensive crisis (Quansah suspended, Reece James a hamstring doubt, Henderson out).
- Argentina vs Switzerland puts the eight-goal Golden Boot leader Messi against a Swiss side in their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954. Switzerland are unbeaten in the tournament and have conceded only three goals.
How the Semi-Finals Line Up
| SF | Match | NZ kick-off (NZST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF1 | Winner QF1 (France/Morocco) vs Winner QF2 (Spain/Belgium) | 7:00 AM, Tue 14 Jul | AT&T Stadium, Dallas TX |
| SF2 | Winner QF3 (Norway/England) vs Winner QF4 (Argentina/Switzerland) | 7:00 AM, Wed 15 Jul | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta GA |
The semi-finals are also live and free on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ in New Zealand.
- France are the clear tournament favourite at ~2.80 heading into the quarter-finals.
- All four QFs fall in NZ morning or early-afternoon viewing (Fri–Sun, 7 AM–1 PM NZST).
- Every QF and both SFs are live and free on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+; a NZ$44.95 Event Pass covers the whole tournament.
- Norway and Switzerland are the long-priced value picks at ~15.0 and ~34.0 respectively.
For a team-by-team read, jump to our France, Argentina, England and Spain profiles, and to compare prices head over to the World Cup 2026 odds hub and our outright winner odds page.
Outright and match odds shown in NZD decimals via partners including Boomerang Bet.com, ZotaBet, RichRoyal and WinRolla, and correct as of 8 July. Always confirm the live price before betting. 18+. Bet responsibly.
