The quarter-final line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete, with 8 national teams having secured their places in the decisive stage of the competition for the title. The field brings together giants who have previously lifted the trophy and sides pursuing their first taste of world glory. Fixtures include Morocco vs France, Spain vs Belgium, and Norway vs England.
The list of qualifiers includes 4 teams that have previously won the World Cup — Argentina, France, Spain, and England — alongside 4 teams that have never won the tournament but have made history by reaching the quarter-finals: Morocco, Switzerland, Belgium, and Norway.
Argentina
Argentina have won the World Cup 3 times, in 1978, 1986, and 2022. As holders of the title from the previous edition, they are seeking to continue their defence of the trophy under the leadership of their stars, foremost among them Lionel Messi, who leads the top scorers' chart with 8 goals, drawing on the experience of a squad accustomed to performing in the advanced stages of the tournament.
France
France, world champions in 1998 and 2018, continue to assert their presence among the continent's and the world's elite, seeking to add a third title to their collection after years of strong competition.
Spain
The Spanish national team has won the FIFA World Cup just once in their history, at the South Africa 2010 edition, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in the final. They harbour ambitions of recapturing the glory of the golden generation that delivered