The World Cup has narrowed down to eight teams. The first quarterfinal matchup is a rematch of the 2022 semifinal between France and Morocco.
Quarterfinal Matchups
On Friday, Spain will face Belgium, while Norway takes on England on Saturday. Reigning champions Argentina will play Switzerland in the final matchup on Saturday.
The Argentina-Switzerland game is ranked as the least entertaining of the four quarterfinal matchups. Argentina has been fortunate that other major nations in its path have fallen early. Switzerland can hang with the best but lacks superstar quality.
The Spain-Belgium game has potential for a great matchup, with Spain’s elite defense facing Belgium’s inconsistent attack. France and Morocco will meet in a rematch of their 2022 semifinal, with Morocco’s improved forwards posing a threat to France’s defense.
Norway and England will meet in a battle of a dark horse and a European powerhouse. England is coming off an electric win against Mexico, while Norway will rely on Erling Haaland to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Original reporting: NBC Connecticut (Hartford) — read the source article.