Who is still in the World Cup? Updated list of teams left in FIFA quarterfinal bracket

Who is still in the World Cup? Updated list of teams left in FIFA quarterfinal bracket originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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This World Cup was bigger than ever with 48 teams, but only one can actually lift the trophy on July 19.

After 48 turned to 32, 32 quickly turned to 16, and 16 is then quickly turning to eight as the world sets its sights on the quarterfinals.

Many of the world’s most prominent squads are still alive with hope of bringing the trophy back home, including some recent champions.

Here’s a look at the updated World Cup bracket and the teams still remaining in the tournament. 

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Here’s the updated World Cup bracket, through games on July 9:

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How many teams are left in the World Cup?

Seven teams remain in the World Cup.

Eight teams entered Thursday’s first quarterfinal match still alive. France and Morocco started the round off with a 2-0 Les Bleus victory to push them to their third-straight World Cup semifinals. 

Seven teams are are still standing. Here’s a look at who’s still kicking at the 2026 World Cup.

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Who is still in the World Cup?

The quarterfinals are set. Here are the seven teams that remain in the tournament

France

France rolled past Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 before winning a grueling 1-0 battle against Paraguay on a 70th-minute penalty kick by Kylian Mbappe. It was France’s fourth consecutive quarterfinal appearance, and their 2-0 win over Morocco gave Les Blues their third consecutive trip to the semifinals.

Norway

Norway is quarterfinal-bound for the first time ever, after an upset of Brazil in the Round of 16. Led by Erling Haaland, Norway knocked out Ivory Coast in a closely contested Round of 32 battle before Haaland’s two late goals were the difference against Brazil. Norway is set to face England in the quarterfinals.

England

England is making its third consecutive quarterfinal appearance and is seeking its second semifinal appearance in the last three World Cups after narrow wins over DR Congo and Mexico. England will meet Erling Haaland and Norway in Miami.

Spain

Spain is yet to allow a goal in the tournament and will be a tough out going forward. The Spaniards advanced to the quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Portugal, sending Cristiano Ronaldo to the World Cup retirement home in the process.

Belgium

Belgium emphatically dismissed the United States 4-1 after a weekend of controversy, and are warming up to their expected form at the right time after a underwhelming group stage.

Argentina

Argentina stayed alive by virtue of a furious comeback victory over Egypt. Lionel Messi scored one of the most important goals of his illustrious World Cup career to equalize a game his team once trailed 2-0 late in the second half.

Switzerland

The Swiss won a penalty shootout over Colombia to advance to the quarterfinals. The enter the round as a heavy underdog and will meet Argentina in their next game.

FIFA World Rankings for teams still in World Cup

Here is the current FIFA World Ranking for each of the World Cup Round of 16 teams:

Brazil, the Netherlands, and Mexico are the highest-ranked teams already eliminated from the World Cup, while the top four teams all remain in contention.

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