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Spain's World Cup challenge built on historic defence

Spain now stand three wins from a second triumph after defeating Portugal 1-0 in the last 16 on Monday - just like they did in Cape Town 16 years ago.

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The numbers behind Spain defence chasing World Cup history

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Spain make World Cup history with defensive record

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Actor Antonio Banderas hails Spain's defensive record after FIFA World Cup win over Portugal

Despues de un partido muy complicado frente a un gran equipo, como lo es Portugal, me gustaria resaltar que en 5 partidos del torneo nadie le ha hecho un gol a Espana.

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Substitute Merino hits late winner as Spain end Ronaldo's World Cup career

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Cristiano Ronaldo Cements Lasting Legacy Despite World Cup Exit

Ranking top 8 teams in World Cup quarterfinals

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World Cup quarterfinals matches ranked from best to worst

And then there were eight. This wild and wacky World Cup that has seen 96 matches played during the course of 27 days has been drama-filled and full of surprises.

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Who Will Win the World Cup? Ranking the Final 8 Teams

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World Cup quiz: Teams to have played the most quarter-finals

World Cup, Colombia

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Mexico’s shutdown defense in World Cup puts them in company with 2 other teams in history

Mexico's defense has been the story of the 2026 World Cup, and it just wrote the co-hosts into the record books.

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Colombia's Defense Smothering Teams at 2026 World Cup

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Colombia's Strong Return to World Cup 2026 Spotlight

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Díaz & Colombia bow out of World Cup

The World Cup dream is over for Luis Díaz and Colombia after Los Cafeteros were knocked out on penalties by Switzerland in the round of 16.

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BC Place to host last World Cup game between Switzerland and Colombia

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'Disgrace': Colombia Legend Shreds Country's Soccer After World Cup Exit

Egypt, Argentina and World Cup

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Where to watch Argentina vs. Egypt World Cup quarterfinal today on free streams, TV

Lionel Messi and Argentina continue the defense of their World Cup title on Tuesday with a Round of 16 matchup against Mo Salah and Egypt in Atlanta.

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Where to watch Argentina vs. Egypt World Cup Round of 16 match for free today

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Argentina and Egypt collide in World Cup round of 16

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How many teams are left in World Cup? Updated quarterfinals schedule

What started as a record 48-team field is down to eight nations still playing for a spot in New York (OK, New Jersey) and a shot at becoming World Cup champions.

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Argentina vs Egypt

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World Cup 2026 live updates: Argentina, Switzerland make quarterfinals

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NC State mourns death of 39-year-old swim alum, former assistant coach

He left N.C. State as the program record-holder for the 200-yard breaststroke — his record has since been broken — and served as an assistant coach during the 2014-16 seasons.

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Argentina-Egypt highlights: Lionel Messi & company survive World Cup scare

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Argentina player ratings vs Egypt: Lionel Messi is inevitable! The GOAT makes amends for ANOTHER penalty miss by inspiring epic last-16 comeback to leave fantastic Pharaohs heartbroken

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Belgium bid to crack Spain's ironclad defence in World Cup quarter-final

Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday with the daunting task of breaching the European champions' watertight defence for the first time at the 2026 tournament. Friday's clash with Spain in Los Angeles is Belgium's third quarter-final in four World Cups but they have never reached a final.

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Good luck scoring on Spain. La Roja looks unbeatable at World Cup.

Spain's offense is elite, but the defense has been near perfect in the World Cup, and why La Roja is on the path to winning it all.

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Why The Remaining 8 World Cup Teams Each Could Win It All — And Why They Won't

Forty teams are out. Just eight left standing. We have reached the quarterfinal round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and these eight teams are still in contention to win it all. Now, it is not easy to predict how things will play out in the later rounds of the World Cup, and we are surely due from some big surprises.

World Cup Bracket 2026 Odds and Predictions for All Quarterfinal Bracket

The stage, as they say, has been set. The 2026 World Cup is now down to just eight teams, and the quarterfinals are slated to begin on Thursday with a showdown between France and Morocco.