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World Cup quarterfinals qualified teams, schedule so far
The FIFA World Cup is trimming from 16 to eight teams as quarterfinals begin on Thursday, July 9, with the level of quality intensifying as nations compete for semifinals spots.
France and Morocco booked their respective spots on Saturday, setting up a rematch of the 2022 semifinals with Les Bleus as top contenders and the Atlas Lions representing Africa.
Norway upset Brazil 2-1 on Sunday behind an Erling Haaland brace to claim the third quarterfinal spot, eliminating the tournament favorites.
Spain and Portugal face USA and Belgium on Friday, July 10 at Los Angeles Stadium, while Saturday, July 11 matches pit Norway against Mexico/England and Argentina/Egypt against Switzerland/Colombia.
With the level of quality increasing, teams are punching their tickets to the quarterfinals as matches grow tighter, leaving fans anticipating the tournament's top scorer.