Only 10 teams remain in the tournament, so who are shaping up as the most likely winners?

With 32 teams now down to just 16, we take another look at the players who have impressed most in this World Cup so far

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 delivered ultimate drama. From Lionel Messi’s historic 20th goal to Germany's shock exit, catch up on the highs and lows.

Round of 16 continues as Portugal-Spain rivalry renews before USA take on Belgium.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career is over after Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16. Next up, the United States take on Belgium following a controversial overturning…

World Cup roundup: Spain, Belgium advance as Ronaldo exits-

Spain and Belgium have booked their places in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after dramatic victories that ended the tournament hopes of Portugal and the United States.

Spain secured a World Cup quarter-final spot after Mikel Merino scored a late winner against Portugal. Belgium also advanced, defeating the United States with a strong offensive…

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All the hosts are out of the tournament, and so is Cristiano Ronaldo, who drifted through the whole Spain-Portugal snoozefest

Only 10 teams remain in the tournament, so who are shaping up as the most likely winners?

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Some teams defied all odds to reach the quarterfinal stage.

Argentina secured a thrilling comeback win against Egypt to advance. Spain narrowly defeated Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey. Belgium decisively beat the…

The Round of 16 also saw all three host nations eliminated, while the Golden Boot race between Messi, Mbappé, Haaland and Kane has become even more compelling. | Football News

After starting at 48, the 2026 World Cup is down to its last eight teams - how do they stack up against each other?

Argentina survived, somehow, and now only eight teams remain. What do the last-16 results mean for our rankings?