​It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to the heart of the matter. The doormats, the underdogs, and the Cinderella stories—aside from perhaps Switzerland—have fallen by the wayside. The World Cup has been a blast, but now the real question is who will lift the trophy. We’ve reached the Quarterfinals, featuring four gripping matchups: today brings France versus Morocco at 4:00 pm EST; tomorrow, Friday, Spain will face Belgium at 3:00 pm EST; Saturday rounds out with Norway against England at 5:00 pm EST, followed by Switzerland against Argentina at 9:00 pm EST. No matter which nation you’re rooting for, you’re welcome to join the discussion here as the tournament unfolds. The usual match-thread guidelines apply: use common sense. Profanity, adult humor, and other forms of crudeness are allowed within reason, but there are boundaries. Hateful language is unacceptable, and strongly violent language—especially when aimed at specific people—will not be tolerated. Before you post, ask yourself, “Would I feel comfortable saying this in a bar in any ordinary city?” Be respectful. Rivalries may heat up and opinions may clash, but remember we’re all backing the same team in the end. Keep arguments focused on the game, not personal attacks. Do not share illegal streams. That’s a strict no-go. No spamming. I’m not interested in promoting any crypto schemes or other scams, and such posts will result in a ban. In the interest of improving search visibility as well, this thread welcomes thoughtful, well-structured contributions, but please stay on topic and engage in meaningful discussion. Share your insights, predictions, and reactions as the action unfolds, aiming for a thoughtful, stadium-worthy dialogue that enhances everyone’s enjoyment of the quarterfinals.