Road to MetLife Opens: Quarterfinal Lineup and Schedule Confirmed
The World Cup moves into the quarterfinals with eight teams left in the hunt for the trophy. France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway and England have already secured their spots. Argentina or Egypt and Switzerland or Colombia will join them after the final round-of-16 clashes on July 7. The knockout stage has already served up shocks. Morocco became the first African nation to reach back-to-back quarterfinals after defeating Canada 3-0. Norway stunned Brazil 2-1, while England overcame Mexico 3-2, and Belgium ended the United States’ run with a 4-1 victory in Seattle. FIFA has confirmed the schedule for the last eight. France face Morocco in Boston on July 9, followed by Spain vs Belgium in Los Angeles on July 10. Norway meet England in Miami on July 11, with the winner of the Argentina/Egypt tie taking on Switzerland/Colombia later that day in Kansas City. Semifinals will take place on July 14 and 15 in Dallas and Atlanta. A third-place playoff is set for July 18 in Miami, and the final will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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