A child touches a replica of the World Cup trophy in Mexico
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has now entered a crucial phase with the coveted final match in sight.
The tournament has enthralled fans this time in the host nations of USA, Canada, and Mexico. The final of this World Cup will be played on July 20 at 12.30 am (I.S.T) at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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The World Cup saw some major upsets. Germany was beaten by Paraguay, marking a historic first, as Germany had never lost a penalty shootout. Paraguay ended their four-out-of-four shootout-winning streak. Brazil continued their painful 24-year championship drought, with Norway beating them. Morocco beat the Netherlands, marking the earliest World Cup exit in Dutch history.
Cape Verde made their debut in the FIFA World Cup and won hearts with their grit and steadfastness. Iran went viral on social media due to the ongoing West Asia war and the tensions with USA, one of the hosts of the FIFA World Cup.
While the field narrows for the title fight, this is your guide to what happens in the World Cup here on.
FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in India timing
Quarterfinals
| Teams | Date | Time(IST) | Winner |
| Q1: Morocco vs France | July 10 | 1.30 am | France |
| Q2: Spain vs Belgium | July 11 | 12.30 am | Spain |
| Q3: Norway vs England | July 12 | 2.30 am | England |
| Q4: Argentina vs Switzerland | July 12 | 6.30 am | Argentina |
Semifinals
| Teams | Date | Time(IST) | Winner |
| S1: France vs Spain | July 15 | 5.30 am | Spain |
| S2: England vs Argentina | July 16 | 5.30 am | Argentina |
Final
| Teams | Date | Time(IST) | Winner |
| Final: Spain vs Argentina | July 20 | 12.30 am | TBD |
‘TBD’ is an abbreviation of ‘To be decided’. The knockout matches would decide which countries play against each other.
Published – July 08, 2026 07:22 am IST
