The 2026 FIFA World Cup hasn’t disappointed. Argentina survived an almighty scare against Egypt to book their place in a thrilling quarter-final lineup.
FIFA World Cup quarter-final lineup confirmed
Only eight nations remain in a thrilling edition of the FIFA World Cup. A repeat of the 2022 final is still on the cards, but there’s plenty of football to be played before that. Argentina and England are on a collision course for a semi-final meeting. However, there’s a Leeds-born Norwegian goal machine hell-bent on ruining the Three Lions’ dreams.
- Thu 9 July: France vs Morocco, 22:00 kickoff
- Fri 10 July: Spain vs Belgium, 21:00 kickoff
- Sat 11 July, Norway vs England, 23:00 kickoff
- Sun 12 July, Argentina vs Switzerland, 03:00 kickoff
Will the Messi magic ever run out?
After another dramatic evening in the World Cup, the quarter-final lineup is complete. Defending champions Argentina survived an almighty scare, coming from 2-0 down, with 11 minutes on the clock, to eventually beat Egypt in a thriller. The great Lionel Messi was at the forefront, as he usually is, missing a penalty on 21 minutes but atoning spectacularly with an assist for Cristian Romero’s 79th-minute goal and then a goal of his own on 83 minutes. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez completed the stunning comeback in stoppage time. Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes to set up a quarter-final with Messi’s merry men. South African fans will be intrigued to know that Bafana star Mbekezeli Mbokazi is rumoured to be on Napoli’s wish list. As for Mr Messi, what’s the point of using words to describe him at this point?
