MIAMI — Two high-stakes quarterfinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup highlight Saturday’s schedule as Norway faces England in Miami and Argentina meets Switzerland in Kansas City. Both matches will be broadcast on FOX and streamed on FOX One, continuing a tournament staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
What’s on the line
Norway’s run to the last eight has been powered by Erling Haaland, one of the tournament’s leading scorers, while England arrives with Harry Kane seeking to push his team into the semifinals. Later Saturday, Lionel Messi and Argentina — unbeaten in group play and advancing through tightly contested knockout rounds — aim to overcome a Switzerland side that has proven difficult to break down.
Match details
| Match | Time (ET) | Venue | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway vs. England | 5 p.m. ET | Miami Stadium, Miami, FL | FOX / FOX One |
| Argentina vs. Switzerland | 9 p.m. ET | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, MO | FOX / FOX One |
Paths to the quarterfinals
The two matchups reflect contrasting tournament stories. Norway advanced from Group I and then defeated the Ivory Coast and Brazil in successive knockout rounds, riding Haaland’s prolific scoring — he sits one goal behind the tournament lead with seven. England topped Group L and survived tense knockout tests, including a 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16, with Harry Kane contributing six goals.
Argentina dominated Group J with three straight wins and edged both Cape Verde and Egypt by 3-2 scorelines in the knockout stages; Lionel Messi is a co-leader in goals scored in the tournament with eight. Switzerland emerged from Group B and moved past Colombia on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the round of 16, underscoring the team’s defensive resilience.
Why American viewers should care
- Both matches are played in U.S. host cities, keeping large local and national audiences engaged and driving television ratings on U.S. networks.
- High-profile stars — Messi, Haaland and Kane — are central to the storylines that attract casual viewers beyond traditional soccer fans.
- Results will shape the semifinal bracket that includes other top contenders; the winner of the England–Norway match will move on to a potential semifinal hosted in Atlanta.
From a sporting perspective, Saturday’s games provide contrasting tactical challenges: England will test Norway’s transition attack and Haaland’s finishing, while Argentina must confront a Swiss defense that has kept opponents off the scoresheet in regular time for much of the tournament. For American audiences, the combination of marquee names, competitive knockout soccer and U.S.-based venues makes this a weekend of must-watch matches.
