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Argentina and Spain will battle for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title after unbeaten runs to the final, with the defending champions boasting the tournament's most prolific attack and Spain arriving with its best defensive record. The final also offers Argentina a chance to become the first men's team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup, while Spain chase their second World Cup title.
Lionel Messi became the first player to register 10 FIFA World Cup assists since official assist tracking began in 1966 after setting up Alexis Mac Allister during Argentina's quarter-final victory over Switzerland on July 11, 2026. The milestone added another historic achievement to Messi's World Cup career as Argentina advanced to the semi-finals.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals produced four thrilling matches as France, Spain, England, and Argentina secured places in the semi-finals between July 9 and July 11. Extra-time drama, tactical battles, and late goals defined the knockout round, ending the World Cup dreams of Morocco, Belgium, Norway, and Switzerland.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal lineup is officially complete, with Argentina, Spain, France, England, Norway, Morocco, Belgium, and Switzerland advancing after an action-packed Round of 16. The final eight teams secured their places through a mix of dominant victories, dramatic comebacks, and historic performances across stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup career ended after Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 Round of 16 at Dallas Stadium. The Portuguese captain, who had confirmed before the match that this would be his final World Cup, left the field in tears after concluding a historic six-tournament journey.
Spain have reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup without allowing a single goal in four matches, making them one of the tournament's most consistent teams. Their strong defense and sharp attack have now earned them a high-stakes clash with neighbouring Portugal.
Portugal will face Croatia in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday evening local time, which falls on Friday morning in Nepal due to the time difference. The match carries deep emotion for Portugal because it comes on the first anniversary of Diogo Jota and André Silva’s death for fans watching from Nepal and Europe.
