The 2026 World Cup has officially determined the eight teams that will compete in the quarterfinals after the thrilling Round of 16 matches concluded on July 8, 2026. Among the teams advancing are reigning champions Argentina, France, Spain, Belgium, Morocco, Switzerland, Norway, and England.

Argentina made headlines by staging a remarkable comeback against Egypt, winning the match 3-2 to secure their place in the quarterfinals. The latest team to join this elite group is Switzerland, who triumphed over Colombia in a tense penalty shootout.

In total, six of the eight teams are from Europe, showcasing the continent's dominance in this year's tournament, while South America and Africa are represented by Argentina and Morocco, respectively. Notably, all three host nations—Canada, the United States, and Mexico—were eliminated in the earlier rounds, leaving North and Central America without representation in the quarterfinals.

The quarterfinal matchups have been set: France will face Morocco, Spain will take on Belgium, Norway will compete against England, and Switzerland will clash with Argentina. The quarterfinals are set to begin with the match between France and Morocco on July 10.

According to predictions from Opta's supercomputer, France has a 27.13% chance of winning the tournament, followed by Spain at 22.07%, England at 17.03%, Argentina at 14.64%, and Norway at 6.61%. This marks an exciting stage in the tournament as teams vie for the prestigious World Cup trophy.