NEWSNATIONNOW (Ryan Bass) - 7 teams remain as World Cup quarterfinals continue
Seven teams remain in contention for the 2026 World Cup title.
Seven teams remain in contention for the 2026 World Cup title.
Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé scored the other goal and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin Thursday, July 9, as eight countries remain -- four past champions and four seeking a first-time title.
Seeking its first World Cup title, Belgium knocked the U.S. out in the round of 16 for the second time in 12 years and extended its unbeaten streak to 18 games.
Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw
Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.
Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will face off on Wimbledon's famed grass courts in the quarterfinals.
Christian Pulisic was forced off the bench after injuring his right foot in the 52nd minute.
Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16 – England v Mexico – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico – July 6, 2026. England players celebrate after defeating Mexico 3-2 to advance to [...]
U.S. star striker Folarin Balogun can play against Belgium in Monday's World Cup match after FIFA suspended his one-game ban , according to multiple media outlets. Why it matters: Win Monday, and the U.S. reaches the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. Balogun, the breakout scorer of the Americans' best tournament run in a generation, had been set to miss the make-or-break match before FIFA reversed course. Driving the news: The Athletic, owned by The New York Times, first reported the reprieve. - FIFA and U.S. Soccer didn't immediately respond to Axios' requests for comment. Catch up quick: The U.S. won its group with eight goals and six points, its best ever group-stage performance, beating Paraguay and Australia…