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The World Cup quarter-finals feature a France-Morocco rematch, Belgium's attack against Spain's defense, and a striker duel between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. Six European teams, one African, and one South American side compete for a semi-final spot.
The Premier League has been the most influential domestic league at the 2026 World Cup, with 154 players and over 500 appearances. Premier League players have scored 67 goals, nearly double La Liga's total, and lead in assists. The league's financial power underpins its dominance.
Erling Haaland, born in Leeds, leads a list of World Cup stars who could have played for England but chose other nations. Twenty of Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad were eligible for other countries. BBC Sport highlights players who slipped through the Three Lions' net.
Ahead of their World Cup quarter-final, the England-Norway rivalry is recalled through Bjorge Lillelien's legendary 1981 commentary after Norway's shock 2-1 win, where he famously declared 'Your boys took a hell of a beating.'
Argentina have secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by the official tournament website.
A FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver has gone to extra time. The game remains tied after regulation.
Switzerland have secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. The team's advancement was confirmed via an official announcement.
Peterborough street artist Nathan Murdoch created a mural of England captain Harry Kane following the Three Lions' World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico.
With six of eight quarter-finalists from Europe, the continent is dominating the 2026 World Cup. Historically, European teams have struggled outside their continent, but this year's performance challenges that trend.
Argentina staged a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down with 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2, but the match was overshadowed by VAR controversy. BBC's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson joins the podcast to dissect the decisions that denied Egypt a famous victory.
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout to advance to the quarter-finals. Watch every spot-kick from the decisive shootout.
Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir is the son of Ahmed Shobeir, who played in the 1990 World Cup match against Ireland, notorious for time-wasting and influencing the back-pass rule.
Argentina were minutes from a shock World Cup exit against Egypt, but Lionel Messi transformed the game with a brilliant performance, turning a potential upset into a legendary 3-2 victory. The match was marked by controversy, with Egypt feeling aggrieved by key decisions.
Argentina fans at Atlanta airport celebrated Switzerland's victory to avoid a derby matchup.
Wayne Rooney said Jude Bellingham's performance in England's 3-2 win over Mexico evoked memories of Steven Gerrard's 2005 Champions League final and Roy Keane's 1999 display against Juventus. Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds and made a crucial tackle.
Fifa has launched an investigation after American social media influencer IShowSpeed was allegedly subjected to racist abuse by a fan during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 3 July.
Argentina survived a scare and delivered an incredible second-half comeback to defeat Egypt and reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
Enzo Fernandez scored a late header to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their 2026 World Cup round of 16 match.
Lionel Messi missed his second penalty of the 2026 World Cup as Egypt's Mostafa Shobeir saved his effort in Atlanta.
Mostafa Zico's goal for Egypt was ruled out by VAR after a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the buildup during their World Cup last-16 match in Atlanta.
