The 2026 North and Central America World Cup has concluded all Round of 16 fixtures, confirming the eight nations that will compete for a place in the semifinals.

France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland have advanced to the latter half of the tournament, continuing their pursuit of the championship.

Quarterfinal Schedule (Korean Standard Time)

• 5:00 AM on the 10th — France vs. Morocco
• 4:00 AM on the 11th — Spain vs. Belgium
• 6:00 AM on the 12th — Norway vs. England
• 10:00 AM on the 12th — Argentina vs. Switzerland

These quarterfinals are drawing significant attention, as traditional football powerhouses and the architects of this tournament's upsets compete side by side.

France and Spain have maintained their stature as title contenders with consistent performances, while Belgium and England are also mounting challenges for the summit backed by deep talent pools. Meanwhile, Norway and Morocco are continuing their tournament runs with results that have defied expectations, earning them recognition as the biggest variables of this competition.

Argentina, who lifted the trophy at the previous tournament, is cruising toward the goal of winning consecutive World Cup titles. Switzerland, which reached the quarterfinals after a grueling penalty shootout, is now in the spotlight to see whether it can produce another upset on a quarterfinal stage reached for the first time in a long while.

As the tournament enters its closing stages, the attention of football fans worldwide is focused on which nation will survive until the end and ascend to the World Cup throne.

[This article was written with AI assistance.]