The Road to the Final
The quarterfinal stage of the tournament brings together eight nations, each vying for a place in the last four. France enters as the clear betting favorite, followed closely by Spain, Argentina and England, while Morocco, Norway, Belgium and Switzerland round out the contenders.
Morocco’s journey to the knockout rounds was marked by a surprise victory over Canada and a disciplined win against the Netherlands, while Spain eliminated Uruguay and Portugal to secure its spot. Belgium showed resilience in matches against Senegal and the United States, and Norway, powered by Erling Haaland, upset Brazil to reach this stage. England, despite a win over Mexico, will be without midfielder Jordan Henderson, who suffered an injury.
Semifinal Schedule
The semifinal fixtures are set for July 14 and 15, with the championship match scheduled for July 19, promising a condensed but intense finale as the remaining teams battle for a place in the final.