The quarterfinals are here. Norway knocked out Brazil. Belgium put four past the host USA. France got past Portugal. The tournament’s eight best teams are set, and Montreal’s bars and outdoor spots are ready.

🇫🇷 France vs 🇲🇦 Morocco — Thursday July 9, 4pm ET

Quebec’s own Kylian Mbappé and his France side face Morocco, who showed they belonged after dispatching Canada in the last 16. A 4pm weekday kickoff means the after-work rush hits bars early — arrive by 3:30pm if you want a seat.

📍 Taste of the Caribbean Soccer Fiesta, Clock Tower Quay, Old Port (free outdoor screens, July 9-12)
🗓️ Plus: Burgundy Lion (Notre-Dame Ouest) · Champs Sports Bar (Plateau)

🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇧🇪 Belgium — Friday July 10, noon ET

Belgium hammered the host USA 4-1; Spain edged Portugal on a late winner. Noon on a Friday makes this the lunch-hour special — bars will be packed by 11:30am. The perfect excuse to stretch a Friday lunch.

📍 Little Italy: Caffè Italia · Café Marinelli · Café Sportivo · Café Gelato
🗓️ Also: Champs Sports Bar (Plateau) · Burgundy Lion (Old Montreal)

🇳🇴 Norway vs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England — Saturday July 11, 5pm ET

The neutral’s favourite story of the tournament. Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. England survived Mexico, with Jude Bellingham pulling them through 3-2. Saturday at 5pm is prime watch-party time.

📍 Burgundy Lion — loyal European soccer crowd, great atmosphere
🗓️ Also: Champs Sports Bar (Plateau) · Taste of the Caribbean Soccer Fiesta, Old Port (free)

🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇨🇭 Switzerland — Saturday July 11, 8pm ET

Messi’s World Cup campaign continues. Argentina came from behind to beat Egypt 3-2 in extra time; Switzerland knocked out Colombia on penalties. An 8pm Saturday kickoff — the Soccer Fiesta runs outdoor screens late into the night.

📍 Bocadillo Bistro — unofficial Latin American HQ in Montreal
🗓️ Also: Café Conca d’oro (Argentina crowd) · Taste of the Caribbean Soccer Fiesta, Clock Tower Quay, Old Port (free, open late)

🏟️ Best Free Option: Old Port Outdoor Screens

The Taste of the Caribbean Soccer Fiesta at Clock Tower Quay runs July 9-12 with big outdoor screens showing all four quarterfinal matches. Free entry, Caribbean music between games, food and drinks on site. No reservation needed — get there early for a good spot.

📺 On TV in Canada

English: TSN and CTV. French: RDS and RDS2. Streaming via TSN Direct and RDS Direct.