Lionel Messi starts for Argentina today as their World Cup defence continues with a last-16 tie against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Argentina survived an almighty scare last time out, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in one of the best games of the tournament.

Four weeks after the World Cup began, the quarterfinals are underway, with each team three wins from lifting the trophy. Next up, Spain vs. Belgium.

Foxborough, July 10 (IANs) Kylian Mbappe overcame a first-half penalty miss to lead France into a third successive FIFA World Cup semi-final, beating Morocco 2-0 in the last-16 here at the Boston Stadium.

Morocco's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end with a 2-0 quarter-final defeat to France, but Mohamed Ouahbi's side..

Who is in the running for the "Golden Boot" award the World Cup? See the top goal scorers of the soccer tournament so far. (AP Photo)

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to the quarterfinals and keep up his record goal-scoring streak.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for USA vs. Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow for complete results from the Round of 16 match in Seattle.

A crazy game that featured penalty kicks for each, a red card, golazos and more, it was England who advanced to the last eight