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    2026 World Cup Quarterfinals — Results & Market Recap

    By Catie Di StefanoPublished July 5, 2026Updated August 5, 2026

    Spain, France, England and Argentina advanced on 9–11 July. All four scores, how each advance contract was priced, and what happened in the semifinals and Final.

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    2026 World Cup Quarterfinals — Results & Market Recap

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    1. 1.Kalshi Help Center — fees, funding and account rulesKalshi
    2. 2.Kalshi market listings and contract rulebooksKalshi
    3. 3.Polymarket documentation — markets, fees and resolutionPolymarket
    4. 4.Polymarket Learn — how the exchange worksPolymarket
    5. 5.2026 men's World Cup fixtures, results and standingsESPN
    6. 6.Soccer coverage and match reportsAssociated Press

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    Frequently asked questions

    What were the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal results?

    France 2–0 Morocco (9 July), Spain 2–1 Belgium (10 July, Los Angeles), Norway 1–2 England (11 July) and Argentina 3–1 Switzerland (11 July).

    Did any underdogs win a 2026 quarterfinal?

    No. All four favourites advanced, averaging roughly a 72% implied advance probability — a result that occurs in about one quarterfinal round in six.

    Who won the 2026 World Cup?

    Spain, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the Final on 19 July 2026.

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