​Who is still in the World Cup? An updated list of teams left in the FIFA quarterfinal bracket originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a preferred source by clicking here. This World Cup was bigger than ever with 48 teams, but only one can lift the trophy on July 19. After expanding from 48 to 32, then to 16, the field is now whittling down to eight as the world focuses on the quarterfinals. Many of the world’s top squads remain alive and hopeful of bringing the trophy home, including some recent champions. Here’s a look at the updated World Cup bracket and the teams still remaining in the tournament.
The latest World Cup HQ: stay updated with World Cup news, full schedule, and tickets. Here is the current World Cup bracket through games on July 9: World Cup bracket 2026 (July 10). The Sporting News notes that seven teams remain in the World Cup. Eight teams entered Thursday’s first quarterfinal match still alive. France and Morocco opened the round with a 2-0 victory for France, pushing Les Bleus to their third-straight World Cup semifinal. Seven teams are still standing. Here’s who’s still in the hunt at the 2026 World Cup.
Team-by-team progress, next games, and potential opponents:
– France: Next game Tuesday, July 14, against Spain or Belgium.
– Norway: Next game Saturday, July 11, against England.
– England: Next game Saturday, July 11, against Norway.
– Spain: Next game Friday, July 10, against Belgium.
– Belgium: Next game Friday, July 10, against Spain.
– Argentina: Next game Saturday, July 11, against Switzerland.
– Switzerland: Next game Saturday, July 11, against Argentina.
France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 and then edged Paraguay 1-0 on a 70th-minute penalty by Kylian Mbappe, marking their fourth straight quarterfinal appearance. The 2-0 victory over Morocco booked France a third consecutive semifinal appearance. Norway reached its first-ever quarterfinal after an upset of Brazil in the Round of 16. Led by Erling Haaland, Norway upended Ivory Coast in a tight Round of 32 and then sealed the win over Brazil with Haaland’s two late goals. Norway will face England in the quarterfinals. England is making its third consecutive quarterfinal appearance and eyes a second semifinal in three World Cups after narrow wins over DR Congo and Mexico. England will meet Haaland and Norway in Miami. Spain has yet to concede a goal in the tournament and advanced to the quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Portugal, sending Cristiano Ronaldo into World Cup retirement discussions. Belgium dominated the United States 4-1, underscoring their strong form as they head into the quarterfinals.