Boston, July 8 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the quarter-final stage after an eventful Round of 16, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football's biggest prize. The 48-team tournament has now been narrowed down to Argentina, France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway and Switzerland, setting up four intriguing quarter-final clashes.

Defending champions Argentina survived a dramatic scare to stay in the competition, while European powerhouses France, Spain, England and Belgium continued their campaigns. Morocco remain Africa's sole representatives after a brilliant run so far, while Norway and Switzerland will also look to extend their impressive campaigns.

The last-eight fixtures promise a combination of tact...