The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final eight teams, and the quarterfinal schedule features three intriguing matchups for soccer betting across Friday and Saturday. Spain enters as the group’s largest favorite, while England and Argentina face opponents who have already demonstrated they can survive difficult knockout matches.
Recent results also give bettors plenty to consider. Spain has yet to concede at the tournament, Norway just eliminated Brazil, and Argentina needed a dramatic late comeback to keep its title defense alive. Each favorite is priced to win in regulation, but the spread lines suggest that bookmakers expect relatively competitive contests.
Spain vs. Belgium Betting Line
Date and Time: Friday, July 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Spain -1.0 (+105); Belgium +1.0 (-125)
Moneyline: Spain -157; Belgium +440; Draw +295
Total: Over 2.5 (-125); Under 2.5 (+105)
Spain enters the quarterfinals after surviving a tense meeting with Portugal in the Round of 16. Mikel Merino scored the only goal late in the match, giving Spain a 1-0 victory and extending its run of clean sheets. Spain has not conceded through six tournament matches, making its defensive record one of the biggest factors behind the -157 moneyline.
Belgium arrives with considerably more attacking momentum. The Red Devils defeated the United States 4-1 behind two goals and an assist from Charles De Ketelaere. Belgium has also received productive minutes from Romelu Lukaku, who has repeatedly made an impact from the bench.
Spain is favored by a full goal at World Cup sportsbooks, but Belgium +1.0 carries -125 juice, indicating that bookmakers see some chance of a one-goal Spanish victory or a closer result. The overall leaning toward Over 2.5 is noteworthy given Spain’s defensive form. Bettors backing the over are effectively wagering that Belgium can finally break through or that Spain’s attack will punish a more adventurous opponent.
Norway vs. England Betting Line
Date and Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Norway +0.5 (-102); England -0.5 (-118)
Moneyline: Norway +310; England -114; Draw +270
Total: Over 2.5 (-134); Under 2.5 (+112)
Norway is no longer simply an entertaining outsider. Erling Haaland scored twice in a 2-1 Round of 16 victory over Brazil, sending Norway into its first World Cup quarterfinal. The result established Norway as a legitimate threat, especially in a one-game knockout setting where Haaland may need only one clear opportunity to change the course of the contest.
England followed a more chaotic route, beating Mexico 3-2 in a match that included a weather delay, a Mexican comeback and a red card. England advanced, but the performance left questions about whether the Three Lions can control Norway’s counterattack and prevent service from reaching Haaland.
The odds reflect those concerns. England is only -114 on the moneyline and -0.5 on the spread, meaning a regulation win is required to cash either wager. Norway at +310 offers the biggest potential return, but the Over 2.5 at -134 is the strongest-priced option on the board. With Haaland leading Norway and England coming off a five-goal match, bookmakers appear to expect chances at both ends.
Argentina vs. Switzerland Betting Line
Date and Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Argentina -0.5, -1 (-115); Switzerland +0.5, +1 (-105)
Moneyline: Argentina -143; Switzerland +440; Draw +260
Total: Over 2.0 (-145); Under 2.0 (+120)
Argentina’s title defense nearly ended against Egypt. The defending champions trailed 2-0 late in the Round of 16 before goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández produced a remarkable 3-2 comeback. The escape demonstrated Argentina’s resilience, but it also exposed defensive vulnerabilities that Switzerland will try to exploit.
Switzerland reached the quarterfinals in a much different fashion, holding Colombia scoreless before advancing 4-3 on penalties. That result continued a strong defensive tournament in which Switzerland has conceded only three goals through five matches.
Argentina is favored, but the split -0.5/-1 spread provides some protection against a one-goal victory. Half of the wager wins at -0.5, while the -1 portion would push. The total is set at only 2.0 goals, with heavy -145 juice on the over. That number leaves room for a push if the match finishes 1-1 or 2-0, while signaling that bookmakers expect a tighter contest than Argentina’s previous knockout game.
Sources: Bovada Sportsbook (SportsBetting.Legal Bovada Review) | ABC News
