Test your knowledge ahead of quarter-final stage

France, Norway, and England have advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after thrilling Round of 16 encounters. Kylian Mbappe's penalty secured France's win, while…

Argentina's Lionel Messi or Egypt's Mohamed Salah will join the stars who've already reached the World Cup quarterfinals.

Argentina meets Egypt for a World Cup quarter-final spot. Lionel Messi aims to lead the Golden Boot race against rivals. Switzerland and Colombia also compete in another crucial…

Argentina face Egypt in the World Cup last 16, with Messi fit to start after a hard-fought extra-time win over Cape Verde.Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland share seven goals, with…

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The 2026 World Cup is down to the elite eight. Which teams will prevail to reach the semifinals?

All were on target in their Round of 32 and last-16 matches

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its business end, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football's biggest prize. Following a dramatic Round of 16 that produced…

Join our writers for the latest from the tournament as we begin the countdown towards the quarter-finals

World Cup 2026 quarter-finals are set after a chaotic Round of 16, with Argentina, France, Spain and England still alive. | Football News

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

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its quarterfinal stage. Here are all the last eight fixtures

The final eight teams, including Argentina, France, and Norway, have been confirmed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after thrilling knockout-stage matches.

Test your knowledge ahead of quarter-final stage

With just eight teams remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the quarter-finals are expected to be decided by moments of individual brilliance.