France Face Morocco Rematch While Argentina Keep Title Defense Alive
Following a brief tournament rest day, the final eight nations will return to action on Thursday in the United States. Six of the remaining competitors represent UEFA, guaranteeing high-stakes tactical battles and two all-European showdowns as the tournament reaches its business end.
The headline fixture sees France face Morocco in a thrilling repeat of their 2022 semi-final clash. Meanwhile, Spain advanced by eliminating Portugal and will now test their tactical setup against a high-flying Belgium side coming off a dominant 4-1 victory over the United States.
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On the other side of the knockout bracket, Erling Haaland will lead Norway into a heavy-weight battle against England. Defending champions Argentina managed a miraculous 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt, scoring twice after the 79th minute, to book their spot against a resilient Swiss team.
With all remaining matches scheduled across United States venues, the stakes could not be higher for these elite squads. Managers are adjusting their tactical systems as teams sit just three wins away from lifting the prestigious World Cup trophy.