France and England among favorites in World Cup quarter-finals
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The quarter-finals of the World Cup commence with eight teams remaining, including top contenders France and England. According to Opta, these teams are favored to reach the semifinals based on key statistics. Each team has demonstrated strengths throughout the tournament, contributing to their advancement. The matches are expected to showcase various tactical strengths, including Switzerland's speed and Spain's defense.
- •World Cup quarter-finals feature eight remaining teams.
- •Opta lists France, Spain, Argentina, and England as favorites.
- •Teams exhibit unique strengths, influencing potential match outcomes.
- •Matches are set to highlight tactical diversity across teams.
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"Each of the eight teams has at least one key strength, from Swiss speed to Spanish defence The World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage and the favourites to reach the last four in descending order of likelihood, according to Opta, are France, Spain, Argentina and England. All eight remaining teams have positive data in their favour from the tournament, though. Continue reading...
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