France awaits the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium matchup, set to be contested on Friday in California. They may have to hold their breath for more than one reason, however. From

FOX Sports' Alexi Lalas revealed his World Cup quarterfinals power rankings on the State of the Union podcast.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final eight. The round of 16 wrapped on Tuesday with Switzerland's remarkable walk-off win over Colombia on penalty kicks.

A tearful Messi is into the World Cup quarterfinals once again Thomas COEX / AFP via Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app Day 27 of the World Cup witnessed a tearful Lionel Messi,

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 delivered late winners, stunning upsets, dramatic comebacks and emotional farewells as the race for football’s biggest prize narrowed to the final eight.

Zeki Amdouni added a light-hearted touch by posting on Snapchat that he would retire from football after getting the chance to play against Messi.

Eight teams remain. Four matches await. Only four will reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.-The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its decisive stage wit