FOX Sports' Alexi Lalas revealed his World Cup quarterfinals power rankings on the State of the Union podcast.

The stage, as they say, has been set. The 2026 World Cup is now down to just eight teams, and the quarterfinals are slated to begin on Thursday with a showdown between France and Morocco.

Here are the referees who will be calling Switzerland vs. Colombia in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday, July 7.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 delivered late winners, stunning upsets, dramatic comebacks and emotional farewells as the race for football’s biggest prize narrowed to the final eight.

Zeki Amdouni added a light-hearted touch by posting on Snapchat that he would retire from football after getting the chance to play against Messi.

Eight teams remain. Four matches await. Only four will reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.-The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its decisive stage wit

A tearful Messi is into the World Cup quarterfinals once again Thomas COEX / AFP via Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app Day 27 of the World Cup witnessed a tearful Lionel Messi,