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European teams dominate World Cup quarter-finals in North America

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:02 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

European teams dominate World Cup quarter-finals in North America
Summary

Six European teams—Belgium, England, France, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland—have reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in North America, the highest number since 1994. Historically, European teams underperform at tournaments outside their continent. However, they performed well following a slow start, concluding the group stage with 17 wins. In the knockouts, England successfully navigated a challenging match against Mexico, and France overcame Paraguay, while Belgium eliminated co-hosts USA. The upcoming quarter-final matches will further gauge Europe's dominance, particularly as France enters as a favorite.

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  • •Six of eight quarter-finalists from Europe: Belgium, England, France, Norway, Spain, Switzerland.
  • •European teams finished group stage with 17 wins against non-European teams.
  • •England defeated Mexico in a challenging last-16 match.
  • •France advanced past Paraguay, while Belgium eliminated USA.
  • •Quarter-finals feature a European clash between Belgium and Spain.
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  • 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Unusual or predictable? How Europe is dominating the World Cup
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What they're saying
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Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?

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Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?

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