From France-Morocco to Norway-England, through Spain-Belgium and Argentina-Switzerland. The World Cup has officially entered its hottest stage, with the top 8 teams ready to battle it out lift up The World Cup in the night sky of New York New Jersey Stadium, where the final will be played on Sunday, July 19.
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The World Cup, so far, has given us plenty. In the middle unexpected returns, big surprises, controversial events, and historic worksone thing is certain: nothing is guaranteed. Far from it. It was also a World Cup of tears and farewells, like that of CR7, who said goodbye to Portugal at the age of 41 without fulfilling his dream of winning the World Cup; then Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, Guillermo Ochoa, and others.
Now there are only eight left. The top eight teams. Four matches in four days, from July 9 to 12 – on the night between the 11th and 12th in Italy – to determine the four national teams that will keep their hopes of the title alive by reaching the semi-finals. At the top of the bracket, Morocco will face the favorites of France, whereas La Roja will face Belgium. On the other hand, the real surprise – even if they have shown their strength – in this World Cup: Norway from Haaland, who will face England in what promises to be a very good clash. Circulating objects are Albiceleste the champions, who will face Switzerland, after 72 years the Swiss last appeared in the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
🏆 Bracket
📆 Quarterfinal schedule
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France-Morocco, Thursday July 9 at 10 p.m
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Spain-Belgium, Friday July 10 at 9 pm
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Norway-England, Saturday July 11 at 11 pm
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Argentina-Switzerland, Sunday July 12 at 3 am
💥 A bracket that promises fireworks
As mentioned before, this is a World Cup of great surprises. So, even more so now that the numbers keep rising, nothing can be taken for granted. But if we wanted to make some predictions, the semi-final between France and Spain seems plausible in the top half of the bracket, although Morocco has a very strong World Cup and Belgium are coming off a stunning win over the USA.
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On the other hand, the real paradox is Norway-England, where the English are aiming to “bring it home” and the Vikings are driven by their leader Erling Haaland, who is making serious decisions every game. Perhaps the most “comfortable” way is Argentina, led by Leo Messi who is familiar and looking a little older, but Switzerland, in last night’s penalty shootout win over Colombia, showed once again that they are not at all ready to give up.
In short, everything remains to be seen. Let’s sit back and enjoy the show. The World Cup does no one any favors, and every mistake could mean a flight home – now, as the finish line approaches, it can be even more painful.
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