The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached the quarter-final stage, with just eight teams remaining in the race to become world champions.

Following an exciting Round of 16, the quarter-final line-up is now complete, with England keeping their hopes alive after an impressive victory over Mexico. Football fans across the UK will once again be able to watch every match live and free-to-air on either BBC or ITV, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and ITVX.

As always, the BBC and ITV continue to share live coverage of the tournament, ensuring viewers won’t miss a minute of the action as the competition moves ever closer to the semi-finals.

World Cup Quarter-Final UK TV Schedule

England Still Chasing World Cup Glory

England remain firmly in contention after overcoming hosts Mexico in the Round of 16. The Three Lions now face Norway for a place in the semi-finals, with the match taking place on Saturday evening.

Norway have been one of the surprise packages of the tournament after eliminating Brazil, setting up what promises to be one of the most entertaining quarter-finals.

England supporters will be pleased to know the game will be available live on ITV1 and ITVX, with extensive pre-match build-up expected ahead of kick-off.

Heavyweights Battle for Semi-Final Places

The other side of the draw also features several fascinating encounters.

France take on Morocco in a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-final, although Morocco will be hoping for a different outcome this time around after another impressive tournament.

Spain meet Belgium in what could be the standout tie of the quarter-finals. Both sides have impressed throughout the tournament and possess some of Europe’s strongest attacking talent, making this one of the most anticipated matches of the last eight.

Meanwhile, Argentina face Switzerland in the final quarter-final. Argentina continue their pursuit of another World Cup title, while Switzerland have quietly progressed through the tournament and will fancy their chances of causing another upset.

BBC Has First Choice of the Semi-Finals

One interesting aspect of the UK’s television coverage is how the BBC and ITV divide the knockout matches.

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the BBC was awarded first pick when the tournament’s broadcast selections were made. That advantage continues throughout the knockout rounds, meaning the BBC will have first choice of which semi-final it wishes to show exclusively.

If England defeat Norway, it is widely expected that the BBC would select England’s semi-final should the Three Lions progress. ITV would then broadcast the other last-four clash.

The World Cup Final, however, remains a shared event, with both BBC and ITV broadcasting the showpiece live to UK viewers.

Watch Every Match Live

Every remaining match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is available free-to-air in the UK.

BBC matches can be streamed via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, while ITV’s coverage is available live through ITVX. Whether you’re watching on television, computer, tablet or mobile device, every kick of the remaining tournament is available without the need for a subscription.

With just four quarter-finals remaining before the semi-finals begin, the race to lift football’s biggest prize is entering its most exciting stage. England continue to dream of another appearance in a World Cup final, while traditional powerhouses including France, Spain and Argentina all remain firmly in contention. Whatever happens over the coming days, UK viewers can enjoy every match live on BBC and ITV as the tournament reaches its dramatic conclusion.