England and Argentina Set for Blockbuster World Cup Quarter-Final as Messi Eyes Another Historic Milestone

LONDON: The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals are set to deliver another thrilling chapter, with England and Argentina emerging as two of the tournament’s strongest contenders following dramatic victories in the Round of 16.

England booked their place in the last eight after edging Mexico 3-2 in a fiercely contested encounter, while defending champions Argentina staged a remarkable late comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2, inspired by captain Lionel Messi.

Messi once again proved decisive, scoring and providing an assist as Argentina overturned a two-goal deficit in the closing stages to keep their title defence alive. The Argentine skipper continues to lead the race for the tournament’s Golden Boot and remains central to his side’s ambitions of securing back-to-back World Cup titles.

England, led by captain Harry Kane, have impressed with their resilience and attacking quality, raising expectations of another deep run in the tournament. Their quarter-final clash against Norway promises a fascinating battle, with Kane set to face prolific Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.

Argentina, meanwhile, will take on Switzerland in another highly anticipated quarter-final, with football fans eagerly awaiting another masterclass from Messi as La Albiceleste seek a place in the semi-finals.

The World Cup quarter-finals also feature France against Morocco and Spain against Belgium, ensuring a star-studded lineup as the race for football’s biggest prize intensifies.