With the World Cup quarterfinals starting Thursday, July 8, it's time to look at which teams have the best odds of winning the tournament.

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,

The FIFA World Cup round of 16 continues on Monday with two heavyweight clashes as Portugal renew their rivalry with Spain before USA take on Belgium for a place in the quarterfinals. In advance of the action,

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.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its business end, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football's biggest prize. Following a dramatic Round of 16 that produced several memorable contests and major upsets,

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to the quarterfinals and keep up his record goal-scoring streak.