Experts weigh in on World Cup quarter-final matchups and France's chances
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
As the World Cup reaches its quarter-final stage, analysts assess the remaining teams and their potential threats to France. Lionel Messi continues to showcase his skill for Argentina, highlighting his value despite a mixed penalty record. The focus shifts to which team could ultimately lift the trophy in this highly competitive field. Experts provide insights into the matches to come and the different dynamics at play.
- •Eight teams remain in the World Cup quarter-finals.
- •Lionel Messi's performance is crucial for Argentina's ambitions.
- •Analysts are considering potential threats to France's dominance.
- •The quarter-finals set the stage for exciting matchups.
- 7:15 AMThe Guardian Sport — World Cup quarter-final predictions: will anyone derail France? Some of our panel believe so …
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup quarter-final predictions: will anyone derail France? Some of our panel believe so …
"With the World Cup down to eight teams, our writers assesses who’s left, identify the biggest remaining threats to France and make calls on who will lift the trophy Lionel Messi. As he proved in thrilling style against Egypt, Argentina’s No 10 still has magic in his boots even at the age of 39. While his penalty record of four from eight attempts is much worse than you’d expect, he is clinical when it matters most. EA Continue reading...
"With the World Cup down to eight teams, our writers assesses who’s left, identify the biggest remaining threats to France and make calls on who will lift the trophy
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 9, 2026, 7:15 AMWorld Cup quarter-final predictions: will anyone derail France? Some of our panel believe so …
With the World Cup down to eight teams, our writers assesses who’s left, identify the biggest remaining threats to France and make calls on who will lift the trophy Lionel Messi. As he proved in thrilling style against Egypt, Argentina’s No 10 still has magic in his boots even at the age of 39. While his penalty record of four from eight attempts is much worse than you’d expect, he is clinical when it matters most. EA Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 7:15 AMWorld Cup quarter-final predictions: will anyone derail France? Some of our panel believe so …
With the World Cup down to eight teams, our writers assesses who’s left, identify the biggest remaining threats to France and make calls on who will lift the trophy
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