Who Will Win the Soccer 2026 World Cup? Breaking Down the Final Eight The biggest World Cup in history — 48 teams, three host nations, over 100 matches — has been whittled down to its last eight contenders. After a month of upsets, penalty shootouts, and late comebacks, the quarterfinals kick off this week, and the race for the trophy has never been more open. The Field Is Set The quarterfinal lineup pits France against Morocco, Spain against Belgium, Norway against England, and Argentina against Switzerland.Four former champions remain alive in Argentina, France, England, and Spain, while Belgium, Morocco, Norway, and Switzerland are all chasing a first-ever run this deep. Getting here wasn't easy for anyone. Argentina survived a dramatic comeback win over Egypt to keep its title defense going, while Switzerland needed a penalty shootout to get past Colombia.Norway, meanwhile, has only escaped the group stage once in its three previous World Cup appearances — this year it's a...