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World Cup Quarterfinals: Key Storylines

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals feature eight elite teams, including Argentina, France, and Spain, competing for a spot in the semifinals.

France faces Morocco in a quarterfinal rematch where Kylian Mbappé aims for a third World Cup title and the all-time scoring lead. Morocco, the first African nation to reach the semifinals in 2022, hopes to upset favorites France despite striker Ismael Saibari's injury concerns. blablasex.es

Spain meets Belgium with a focus on its elite defense, which has yet to concede a goal in five tournament games. La Roja relies on a back line featuring Aymeric Laporte and Pau Cubarsí to secure a semifinal spot.