France vs. Morocco

Aurélien Tchouaméni, France - Left Adductor/Groin

Aurélien Tchouaméni is a major doubt for France's World Cup quarterfinal after medical scans confirmed a muscle tear involving his left adductor and upper thigh. The Real Madrid midfielder suffered the injury during a training session ahead of France's Round of 16 match against Paraguay, forcing him to miss the victory. The injury is a recurrence of the same groin and thigh issue that caused him to miss France's group-stage match against Iraq earlier in the tournament. Although early reports suggested a quick recovery, subsequent evaluations indicate the muscle tear is more significant, making his availability against Morocco highly unlikely. Tchouaméni also acknowledged the severity of the setback, saying simply, "My injury? It's bad."

Ismael Saibari, Morocco - Hamstring

Ismael Saibari is a major doubt for Morocco's World Cup quarterfinal against France after suffering a suspected hamstring injury during the 20th minute of the Atlas Lions' 3-0 Round of 16 victory over Canada. The Bayern Munich midfielder, who has been one of the tournament's top performers with three group-stage goals and the decisive penalty in Morocco's shootout win over the Netherlands, was forced off the field after grabbing the back of his thigh. He is undergoing an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, with a muscle tear strongly suspected. If Saibari is unavailable, Soufiane Rahimi is expected to replace him in the starting lineup.

Spain vs. Belgium

Nico Williams, Spain - Right Adductor

Nico Williams continues to recover from a moderate right adductor (groin) strain suffered after a heavy challenge during Spain's final group-stage match against Uruguay. The injury forced him to miss Spain's Round of 32 victory over Austria, but he progressed to full training and was available on the bench for the Round of 16 win over Portugal. Spain elected not to use the 23-year-old as they continue to manage his recovery cautiously. While a return later in the tournament remains possible, his availability is still uncertain given the typical recovery timeline for an adductor strain.

Yeremy Pino, Spain - Shoulder/AC Joint

Yeremy Pino remains available for Spain after making a quick recovery from an acromioclavicular shoulder sprain suffered as a substitute during the final group-stage match against Uruguay. The injury was initially feared to be a broken collarbone, but testing confirmed a less severe shoulder sprain. Pino was available off the bench for Spain's 3-0 Round of 32 win over Austria and again for the 1-0 Round of 16 victory over Portugal, though he did not play in either match as Spain managed his minutes cautiously. He remains with the squad and is available for the quarterfinals.

Amadou Onana, Belgium - Right ACL

Amadou Onana has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup after tearing the ACL in his right knee during Belgium's Round of 16 victory over the United States. The Aston Villa midfielder was forced off in the 21st minute and was later seen on crutches with his knee in a brace, confirming the severity of the injury. Onana will miss Belgium's quarterfinal against Spain and is expected to be sidelined for approximately 9 to 12 months as he recovers from reconstructive knee surgery.

Norway vs. England

Jordan Henderson, England - Wrist

The 36-year-old midfielder is officially out for the rest of the World Cup after a bizarre accident following England's 3-2 victory over Mexico. While jumping over an advertising hoarding to celebrate with fans at the Azteca Stadium, Henderson tripped, fell awkwardly, and suffered a severe broken bone/fracture in his forearm and wrist. He was stretchered off, received oxygen on the pitch, and remained hospitalized in Mexico City for surgery while the rest of the squad flew back to Kansas City.

Reece James, England - Hamstring

Reece James remains in England's World Cup squad as he continues to recover from a hamstring strain suffered during the group stage following the draw against Ghana. The injury has sidelined him for multiple matches, including the Round of 16, while he undergoes an accelerated rehabilitation program. England's medical staff has monitored his progress closely with the hope that he could return as a substitute or be available for the quarterfinals if the team advances. Although James' injury history has required a cautious approach, this latest hamstring strain is not considered season-ending.

Norway - Fully Fit

Argentina vs. Switzerland

Facundo Medina, Argentina - Cramps/Fatigue

Facundo Medina avoided a serious injury after being forced off in the 86th minute of Argentina's Round of 32 victory over Cape Verde with severe cramps and fatigue. Head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed the issue was not a muscle tear or structural injury, attributing it to exhaustion after Medina's demanding workload. As a precaution, Medina did not start against Egypt in the Round of 16, with Nicolás Tagliafico filling in at left back. He returned as a stoppage-time substitute in the 90+5th minute to help protect Argentina's late lead, with no new injury concerns reported.

Johan Manzambi, Switzerland - Knee

Johan Manzambi missed Switzerland's Round of 16 victory over Colombia after suffering a knee injury during a non-contact training incident the day before the match. The midfielder remains under evaluation, and Switzerland has not provided an official update on his availability for the quarterfinal against Argentina. He is currently considered a significant doubt, though the additional recovery time before the July 11 matchup could improve his chances of returning.