Teams Remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals

The 2026 World Cup started with a record 48 teams, but only a handful remain as the tournament moves toward the final. From the initial 48, the field dropped to 32, then quickly narrowed to 16, and now just eight squads remain, battling for a spot in the semifinals.

Several top contenders, including some recent champions, are still vying for the trophy set to be awarded on July 19. Here is an overview of the updated bracket after matches played through July 10.

Current Quarterfinal Landscape

Eight teams kicked off the quarterfinals on Thursday. France secured a 2-0 win over Morocco, marking their third straight semifinal appearance. Spain followed by eliminating Belgium to claim another semifinal berth. On Saturday, England defeated Norway, while Argentina overcame a late surge from Switzerland to advance.

Teams Advancing to the Semifinals

France cruised past Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 before edging Paraguay 1-0 thanks to a 70th-minute penalty from Kylian Mbappe. Their quarterfinal victory over Morocco extended their streak to four consecutive quarterfinal appearances and three straight semifinals.

Spain has been defensively impressive, conceding just one goal so far. They eliminated Portugal 1-0, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup run, then edged past Belgium 2-1 to book their place in the semis.

England reached the semifinals for the second time in three World Cups, narrowly defeating DR Congo, Mexico, and Norway.

Argentina stayed alive with a dramatic comeback against Egypt, where Lionel Messi scored a critical equalizer after trailing 2-0. Their quarterfinal win over Switzerland sets up a semifinal clash with England.