Afghanistan, July 8 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin this week with eight teams remaining, as former champions and emerging contenders battle for four semifinal places.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the quarterfinal stage this week with eight teams still in contention for football's biggest prize, setting up four knockout matches that will determine the tournament's semifinalists.
Former champions France, Spain, England and defending champions Argentina remain in the competition alongside Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland, with matches scheduled across the United States beginning on Thursday.
France will face Morocco in a repeat of their 2022 World Cup semifinal. Kylian Mbappe's side has remained unbeaten during the...