The Quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup have officially arrived, bringing a massive jump in intensity as the final eight nations battle for a coveted spot in the semi-finals. The action begins on Friday morning with a blockbuster clash between France and Morocco, followed by a heavyweight European showdown between Spain and Belgium on Saturday. Sunday then delivers a massive double-header, featuring the tournament's biggest surprise package in Norway taking on England, before defending champions Argentina clash with Switzerland to close out the slate. We take you through our best bets for each quarterfinal below!
World Cup 2026 Quarter-finals Predictions & Betting Tips
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We're taking France to win in 90 minutes, as well as backing reliable qualification pathways for Spain and England, alongside a protective draw insurance leg for Argentina.
Leg 1: France vs Morocco: Win-Draw-Win: France $1.56
Leg 2: Spain vs Belgium: To Qualify for the Next Round: Spain $1.28
Leg 3: Norway vs England: To Qualify for the Next Round: England $1.42
Leg 4: Argentina vs Switzerland: Draw No Bet: Argentina $1.23
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$3.49 (1.5 Units)
France vs Morocco Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Friday 10 July, 06:00 AEST
Venue: Boston Stadium, Massachusetts
Odds: France $1.56 | Draw $3.90 | Morocco $6.50
France advanced to this stage after a gruelling 1-0 victory over Paraguay, completely dominating territory but requiring a Kylian Mbappe penalty to finally break down a heavily entrenched defensive block. They now face a dynamic Moroccan outfit that comprehensively dismantled Canada 3-0, proving their ruthless efficiency in transition. While Morocco possesses the counter-attacking speed to test any backline, Didier Deschamps' midfield rotation is specifically engineered to suffocate those exact avenues and control the tempo through sustained possession. With the European heavyweights boasting the required patience and individual brilliance to break down another deep defensive setup, expect them to dictate the terms of the fixture while keeping things extremely tight at the back.
Correct Score Prediction: France to win 1-0 $6.50
France And Under 3.5 Goals
$2.10 (3 Units)
Spain vs Belgium Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Saturday 11 July, 05:00 AEST
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, California
Odds: Spain $1.61 | Draw $3.90 | Belgium $5.70
Spain enter this heavyweight European clash after edging past Portugal 1-0, proving they have the structural discipline to grind out narrow results when their traditional attacking flair is stifled. They face a highly dangerous Belgian side that comfortably dispatched the United States 4-1, highlighting their lethal ability to exploit open space on the break with seven goals already scored in the knockout phase. However, the Spanish midfield excels at ball retention and suffocating opposition possession, a tactical profile that perfectly counters the chaotic, transitional style Belgium relies upon to generate high-quality scoring opportunities. With a strict tactical setup focused on total control, expect a tight, low-scoring battle where defensive solidity takes precedence over expansive football, forcing a methodical grind.
Correct Score Prediction: Spain to win 1-0 $7.00
Under 2.5 Goals
$1.96 (2.5 Units)
Norway vs England Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Sunday 12 July, 07:00 AEST
Venue: Miami Stadium, Florida
Odds: Norway $4.30 | Draw $3.60 | England $1.84
England arrive in the quarter-finals following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico, showcasing their immense attacking depth with all-time leading goalscorer Harry Kane on target in a highly hostile environment. They face the tournament's biggest surprise package in Norway, who historically upset Brazil 2-1 in the previous round fuelled by an Erling Haaland double and carry massive momentum into this clash. While the Scandinavian side possesses genuine physical presence in the final third, the English boast superior squad depth and structural experience in deep tournament runs to manage the emotional swings of the game. With both nations consistently generating high-quality chances and proving vulnerable at the back, an open, high-scoring affair heavily favours the Three Lions' elite firepower.
Correct Score Prediction: England to win 2-1 $8.00
England to Win
$1.84 (3 Units)
Argentina vs Switzerland Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Sunday 12 July, 11:00 AEST
Venue: Kansas City Stadium, Missouri
Odds: Argentina $1.60 | Draw $3.50 | Switzerland $5.70
Argentina kept their title defence alive after surviving a chaotic 3-2 thriller against Egypt, recovering from a 2-0 second-half deficit with Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez all finding the back of the net to seal the dramatic comeback. They now face a highly disciplined Swiss outfit that ground out a 0-0 draw with Colombia before advancing via a penalty shootout, perfectly executing their strategy of turning matches into physical midfield battles. The stylistic contrast is stark, with the South Americans looking to constantly probe a heavily entrenched European defensive structure that will aim to slow the tempo and frustrate the tournament favourites. Given Argentina have uncharacteristically conceded four goals across their two knockout fixtures, the Swiss will undoubtedly find opportunities to expose those defensive frailties on the counter-attack to keep the contest highly competitive.
Correct Score Prediction: Argentina to win 2-1 $8.50
Both Teams to Score: Yes
$2.00 (2 Units)
