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World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

Summary

The World Cup quarterfinals include top-ranked soccer teams like France, Spain, Argentina, and England, along with Norway, Belgium, Switzerland, and Morocco. Matches are being held across different U.S. cities with games broadcast in English and Spanish.

Key Facts

  • Eight teams remain in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals.
  • France is the favorite to win, followed by Spain, Argentina, and England.
  • France beat Paraguay 1-0, with Kylian Mbappé scoring his 19th World Cup goal.
  • Spain won against Portugal with a late goal by Mikel Merino.
  • Norway upset Brazil to reach the quarterfinals for the first time, led by Erling Haaland.
  • England defeated Mexico in the round of 16 but lost midfielder Jordan Henderson to injury.
  • Argentina’s Lionel Messi leads with eight goals so far this tournament.
  • Quarterfinal games are shown on Fox and Peacock in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
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