World Cup 2026 gets first rest day after 27 consecutive match days

World Cup 2026 rest day quarterfinals schedule Egypt VAR controversy tournament pause

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which opened on 11 June, has completed 27 straight days of matches across 48 teams. The tournament will pause on Wednesday 8 July, marking the first day without a game before the quarter‑finals begin on Thursday 9 July. Quarter‑final fixtures include France vs Morocco in Boston, Spain vs Belgium in Los Angeles, Norway vs England in Miami, and the winners of the Colombia‑Switzerland round‑of‑16 tie.

Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan protested the round‑of‑16 loss to Argentina, claiming VAR decisions were unfair and alleging missed penalties. He said he would stop watching the tournament, underscoring heightened tensions after Egypt surrendered a 2‑0 lead.

The break gives teams and fans a brief respite, and several broadcasters have suggested related films to watch during the downtime.

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