World Cup Quarterfinals Feature Soccer Powerhouses From Argentina and Spain to France and England
France, Argentina, Spain and England are among the top four FIFA-ranked teams in the quarterfinal field, with Morocco, Belgium, Switzerland and Norway also advancing.
- The World Cup quarterfinals are set, featuring the top four nations in FIFA's pretournament world rankings: France, Argentina, Spain, and England lead the remaining eight teams competing for the title.
- All three tournament co-hosts were eliminated in the round of 16, clearing the path for powerhouses. Morocco and Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals, with Morocco reaching the stage after a victory over co-host Canada.
- Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with 21 career goals during Argentina's rally against Egypt. Erling Haaland scored twice to upset Brazil, propelling Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time.
- Winners of the France-Morocco and Spain-Belgium matches meet in the first semifinal next Tuesday, July 14, in Arlington, Texas. The Norway-England and Argentina-Switzerland victors play Wednesday, July 15, in Atlanta, with the final Sunday, July 19, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- France remains the betting favorite at just under 2-1, followed by Spain and defending champion Argentina at 7-2. Norway faces long odds at 14-1, while Belgium, Switzerland, and Morocco are listed at 28-1 to win the tournament.
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World Cup quarters set with Argentina, Spain, France, England leading elite cast
Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA's pretournament men's world rankings plus two others in the top 10.France looks like a juggernaut and is the betting favorite at just under 2-1, followed by Spain and defending champion Argentina at 7-2 and England at 9-2. Norway is 14-1, while Belgium, Switzerland and Morocco are 28-1.All games are airing in the U.S. on Fox and Peacock in English…
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World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England
Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA’s pre-tournament men’s world rankings plus two others in the top 10.
Ranking the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal teams remaining 1-8, from best (France) to worst (Switzerland)
The first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup has been whittled down to just eight remaining participants as the 2026 tournament has reached the quarterfinal round.
The FIFA 2026 World Cup enters the quarterfinals this Thursday. The 8 best teams that will play 4 decisive matches are defined: France – Morocco; Spain – Belgium; England – Norway and Argentina – Switzerland. There are 4 teams that have already won, at least once, the World Cup. The current champion, Argentina, leads the ranking with 3 World Cups (1978, 1986 and 2022). France follows him with two stars (1998 and 2018), Spain with one crown (2010…
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