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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is down to its final eight teams, and there are no easy games left. Former champions have crashed out, Africa still has one representative, and football's biggest stars are chasing both the trophy and the Golden Boot.
Here are the biggest storylines ahead of the quarter-finals.

Can Morocco Keep Africa Dreaming?
Morocco are Africa's last hope after knocking out the Netherlands and Canada. Now they face tournament favourites France on Thursday, 9 July at 9:00 pm, live on SS World Cup Central (DStv Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61)

France have looked strong throughout the tournament, led by Kylian Mbappé's seven goals, but Morocco have already shown they fear nobody. Another upset would send them into the semi-finals for the second World Cup in a row.

Can Anyone Score Against Spain?
Spain are quietly becoming the team to beat. They are the only side yet to concede a goal at this World Cup and now face Belgium on Friday, 10 July at 8:00 pm. Belgium have already eliminated Senegal and the United States, making this Spain's toughest defensive test yet.

Haaland vs Kane Headlines the Weekend
Norway against England on Saturday, 11 July at 10:00 pm could easily be the standout quarter-final.
Norway shocked Brazil in the last round, while England edged past Mexico. The game also pits two of Europe's deadliest strikers against each other as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane battle for a place in the last four.

Can Anyone Catch Messi?
Lionel Messi continues to lead the Golden Boot race with eight goals and one assist. Mbappé and Haaland are right behind on seven goals each, while Harry Kane has six.

Messi has scored in every match Argentina have played and will look to continue that run against Switzerland on Sunday, 12 July at 2:00 am. The Swiss, however, have already eliminated Colombia and will fancy their chances of causing another upset.

The Giants Keep Falling
This World Cup has shown that reputation means very little.Germany are out. Brazil are out. Portugal are out. The Netherlands are out. Another heavyweight will join that list before the quarter-finals are complete.

Quarter-final Fixtures
France vs Morocco – Thu, 9 Jul, 9:00 PM
Spain vs Belgium – Fri, 10 Jul, 8:00 PM
Norway vs England – Sat, 11 Jul, 10:00 PM
Argentina vs Switzerland – Sun, 12 Jul, 2:00 A

Watch Every Quarter-final Live
Every FIFA World Cup quarter-final will be shown live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv, with coverage available on SS World Cup Central (DStv Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61) and SS World Cup Extra (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65). Fans can also follow the games with Pidgin commentary on SS WC Naija (DStv Ch. 204, GOtv Ch. 62) or stream the matches live on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps.

FIFA is rooting for [/s]Argentina[s] Messi

AnonPoet:
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is down to its final eight teams, and there are no easy games left. Former champions have crashed out, Africa still has one representative, and football's biggest stars are chasing both the trophy and the Golden Boot.
Here are the biggest storylines ahead of the quarter-finals.

Can Morocco Keep Africa Dreaming?
Morocco are Africa's last hope after knocking out the Netherlands and Canada. Now they face tournament favourites France on Thursday, 9 July at 9:00 pm, live on SS World Cup Central (DStv Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61)

France have looked strong throughout the tournament, led by Kylian Mbappé's seven goals, but Morocco have already shown they fear nobody. Another upset would send them into the semi-finals for the second World Cup in a row.

Can Anyone Score Against Spain?
Spain are quietly becoming the team to beat. They are the only side yet to concede a goal at this World Cup and now face Belgium on Friday, 10 July at 8:00 pm. Belgium have already eliminated Senegal and the United States, making this Spain's toughest defensive test yet.

Haaland vs Kane Headlines the Weekend
Norway against England on Saturday, 11 July at 10:00 pm could easily be the standout quarter-final.
Norway shocked Brazil in the last round, while England edged past Mexico. The game also pits two of Europe's deadliest strikers against each other as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane battle for a place in the last four.

Can Anyone Catch Messi?
Lionel Messi continues to lead the Golden Boot race with eight goals and one assist. Mbappé and Haaland are right behind on seven goals each, while Harry Kane has six.

Messi has scored in every match Argentina have played and will look to continue that run against Switzerland on Sunday, 12 July at 2:00 am. The Swiss, however, have already eliminated Colombia and will fancy their chances of causing another upset.

The Giants Keep Falling
This World Cup has shown that reputation means very little.Germany are out. Brazil are out. Portugal are out. The Netherlands are out. Another heavyweight will join that list before the quarter-finals are complete.

Quarter-final Fixtures
France vs Morocco – Thu, 9 Jul, 9:00 PM
Spain vs Belgium – Fri, 10 Jul, 8:00 PM
Norway vs England – Sat, 11 Jul, 10:00 PM
Argentina vs Switzerland – Sun, 12 Jul, 2:00 A

Watch Every Quarter-final Live
Every FIFA World Cup quarter-final will be shown live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv, with coverage available on SS World Cup Central (DStv Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61) and SS World Cup Extra (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65). Fans can also follow the games with Pidgin commentary on SS WC Naija (DStv Ch. 204, GOtv Ch. 62) or stream the matches live on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps.

Morocco doesnot identify as africa, they project to the middle east and Europe

France, Norway, Argentina, Spain

Morocco🇲🇦 beating France🇫🇷 should not be seen as an upset going by present form at least for now.

Nobody should bet against Belgium o.

Even if England close eyes, Dem go beat Norway.

free2ryhme:
Morocco doesnot identify as africa, they project to the middle east and Europe

I dare them to leave CAF if Dem born Dem well.

tuoyoojo:
FIFA is rooting for [/s]Argentina[s] Messi

Even if FIFA is rooting Messi as you claim, it will still take Messi to perform his best as usual to lift the cup.

I’m sure they will stop protecting that short dwarf now that the media is after FIFA president

Anyone here who thinks the World Cup is rigged
U can stake Argentina to win the world cup with your life savings
This is opportunity for u to become millionaire 😂 especially Penaldo fans

Godfirst07:
I’m sure they will stop protecting that short dwarf now that the media is after FIFA president

Penaldogs still crying.
I am back, I am back

AnonPoet:
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is down to its final eight teams, and there are no easy games left. Former champions have crashed out, Africa still has one representative, and football's biggest stars are chasing both the trophy and the Golden Boot.
Here are the biggest storylines ahead of the quarter-finals.

Can Morocco Keep Africa Dreaming?
Morocco are Africa's last hope after knocking out the Netherlands and Canada. Now they face tournament favourites France on Thursday, 9 July at 9:00 pm, live on SS World Cup Central (DStv Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61)

France have looked strong throughout the tournament, led by Kylian Mbappé's seven goals, but Morocco have already shown they fear nobody. Another upset would send them into the semi-finals for the second World Cup in a row.

Can Anyone Score Against Spain?
Spain are quietly becoming the team to beat. They are the only side yet to concede a goal at this World Cup and now face Belgium on Friday, 10 July at 8:00 pm. Belgium have already eliminated Senegal and the United States, making this Spain's toughest defensive test yet.

Haaland vs Kane Headlines the Weekend
Norway against England on Saturday, 11 July at 10:00 pm could easily be the standout quarter-final.
Norway shocked Brazil in the last round, while England edged past Mexico. The game also pits two of Europe's deadliest strikers against each other as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane battle for a place in the last four.

Can Anyone Catch Messi?
Lionel Messi continues to lead the Golden Boot race with eight goals and one assist. Mbappé and Haaland are right behind on seven goals each, while Harry Kane has six.

Messi has scored in every match Argentina have played and will look to continue that run against Switzerland on Sunday, 12 July at 2:00 am. The Swiss, however, have already eliminated Colombia and will fancy their chances of causing another upset.

The Giants Keep Falling
This World Cup has shown that reputation means very little.Germany are out. Brazil are out. Portugal are out. The Netherlands are out. Another heavyweight will join that list before the quarter-finals are complete.

Quarter-final Fixtures
France vs Morocco – Thu, 9 Jul, 9:00 PM
Spain vs Belgium – Fri, 10 Jul, 8:00 PM
Norway vs England – Sat, 11 Jul, 10:00 PM
Argentina vs Switzerland – Sun, 12 Jul, 2:00 A

Watch Every Quarter-final Live
Every FIFA World Cup quarter-final will be shown live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv, with coverage available on SS World Cup Central (DStv Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61) and SS World Cup Extra (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65). Fans can also follow the games with Pidgin commentary on SS WC Naija (DStv Ch. 204, GOtv Ch. 62) or stream the matches live on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps.

Morocco will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup .....ordained

Argentina, England, Spain and France will enter with ease.

free2ryhme:
Morocco doesnot identify as africa, they project to the middle east and Europe

Only on Nairaland. Have you seen a Moroccan irl or interacted with one? It's like saying all Nigerians are scammers based on what you see on the Web.

AnonPoet:
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is down to its final eight teams, and there are no easy games left. Former champions have crashed out, Africa still has one representative, and football's biggest stars are chasing both the trophy and the Golden Boot.
Here are the biggest storylines ahead of the quarter-finals.

Can Morocco Keep Africa Dreaming?
Morocco are Africa's last hope after knocking out the Netherlands and Canada. Now they face tournament favourites France on Thursday, 9 July at 9:00 pm, live on SS World Cup Central (DStv Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61)

France have looked strong throughout the tournament, led by Kylian Mbappé's seven goals, but Morocco have already shown they fear nobody. Another upset would send them into the semi-finals for the second World Cup in a row.

Can Anyone Score Against Spain?
Spain are quietly becoming the team to beat. They are the only side yet to concede a goal at this World Cup and now face Belgium on Friday, 10 July at 8:00 pm. Belgium have already eliminated Senegal and the United States, making this Spain's toughest defensive test yet.

Haaland vs Kane Headlines the Weekend
Norway against England on Saturday, 11 July at 10:00 pm could easily be the standout quarter-final.
Norway shocked Brazil in the last round, while England edged past Mexico. The game also pits two of Europe's deadliest strikers against each other as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane battle for a place in the last four.

Can Anyone Catch Messi?
Lionel Messi continues to lead the Golden Boot race with eight goals and one assist. Mbappé and Haaland are right behind on seven goals each, while Harry Kane has six.

Messi has scored in every match Argentina have played and will look to continue that run against Switzerland on Sunday, 12 July at 2:00 am. The Swiss, however, have already eliminated Colombia and will fancy their chances of causing another upset.

The Giants Keep Falling
This World Cup has shown that reputation means very little.Germany are out. Brazil are out. Portugal are out. The Netherlands are out. Another heavyweight will join that list before the quarter-finals are complete.

Quarter-final Fixtures
France vs Morocco – Thu, 9 Jul, 9:00 PM
Spain vs Belgium – Fri, 10 Jul, 8:00 PM
Norway vs England – Sat, 11 Jul, 10:00 PM
Argentina vs Switzerland – Sun, 12 Jul, 2:00 A

Watch Every Quarter-final Live
Every FIFA World Cup quarter-final will be shown live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv, with coverage available on SS World Cup Central (DStv Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61) and SS World Cup Extra (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65). Fans can also follow the games with Pidgin commentary on SS WC Naija (DStv Ch. 204, GOtv Ch. 62) or stream the matches live on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps.

France, Spain, England, and Argentina will proceed. France will win the world cup.

If you are a punter, stake in this. This I have seen!

PDPdestroyer:
France, Norway, Argentina, Spain

Replace Norway with England.

France
Spain
England
Argentina

Bamz:
Only on Nairaland. Have you seen a Moroccan irl or interacted with one? It's like saying all Nigerians are scammers based on what you see on the Web.

Have you done any academic research about morrocco before

Freshtruth:
Anyone here who thinks the World Cup is rigged
U can stake Argentina to win the world cup with your life savings
This is opportunity for u to become millionaire 😂 especially Penaldo fans

See free opportunity for Pendu fans to rake in free billions.

TOPCRUISE:
Argentina, England, Spain and France will enter with ease.

So u think Spain will win Begium?

EALG:
France: 30%
Spain: 20%
Argentina: 15%
England: 10%
Belgium: 9%
drive mad: 9%
Morocco: 7%
Norway: 5%
Switzerland: 4%

France: 30%
Spain: 20%
Argentina: 15%
England: 10%

Norway will win their game against England

ppogba:
Even if England close eyes, Dem go beat Norway.

England go loose the match

Go write am down

BozzDaddy:
Even if FIFA is rooting Messi as you claim, it will still take Messi to perform his best as usual to lift the cup.

No mind all the GAYnaldo fans

You won't blame them

Their god DIVEnaldo don't know what it takes to touch the world cup

Morocco don reach house