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Norway and England Set Up a Quarterfinal Built on Forward Power

Norway and England meet in Miami with two direct attacking identities on show. The match is more than a Haaland headline, because England’s own front line and midfield timing can decide the tie. The obvious headline is not the whole match Norway against England will naturally bring Erling Haaland into the first line of every […]

Jul 8, 2026
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France and Morocco Bring a 2022 Memory Into a New Quarterfinal

France and Morocco meet again in a World Cup knockout match, this time in the 2026 quarterfinals. The 2022 memory is clear, but the new match has its own shape and pressure. The rematch label is real but limited France against Morocco will immediately bring back the 2022 semifinal. That memory gives the quarterfinal a […]

Jul 8, 2026
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Merino Goal Ends Portugal Run and Closes Ronaldo World Cup Story

Spain beat Portugal 1-0 with a late Mikel Merino goal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup hopes. The result sends Spain into the quarterfinals and closes one of the biggest personal stories of the tournament. One late goal carried several meanings Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time goal did more than send Spain to the quarterfinals. It ended Portugal’s […]

Jul 8, 2026
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Belgium Beat the United States as De Ketelaere Leads Attack

Belgium beat the United States 4-1 and removed a co-host from the World Cup. Charles De Ketelaere led the night, while Seattle closed its tournament run with a full and loud stadium. The score changed the mood quickly A home knockout match can lift a co-host, but it can also expose every mistake. Belgium made […]

Jul 8, 2026
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Switzerland Beat Colombia on Penalties and Will Face Argentina

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Vancouver. Gregor Kobel’s penalty save gave the Swiss a quarterfinal against Argentina and a clear identity for the next round. A quiet match still had a strong finish Switzerland and Colombia did not produce a wide-open knockout match. The 0-0 after extra time says […]

Jul 8, 2026
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Argentina Turn Egypt Comeback Into a Quarterfinal Warning

Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after falling two goals behind, with Enzo Fernandez scoring deep in stoppage time. The comeback sends the holders forward, but it also leaves a warning before the quarterfinals. The scoreline says drama, not comfort Argentina survived one of the loudest round-of-16 swings of the tournament. Egypt were 2-0 up and had […]

Jul 8, 2026