What to expect from the World Cup quarterfinals

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published July 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM CDT

Of the 48 teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, only eight are left, and the quarterfinal matchups are set.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with soccer commentator Sean Wheelock about what he expects as the competition heats up.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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