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World Cup Quarterfinals

The World Cup has officially entered chaos mode. With the group stage and opening knockout rounds in the rearview mirror, the field has been narrowed, with every match now carrying championship-level stakes. From surprise runs to clashes between tournament favorites, the World Cup has already delivered unforgettable moments. But none topped Argentina’s stunning comeback.

The defending champions looked destined for an early exit after falling behind Egypt 2-0 late in their Round of 16 matchup. Instead, Lionel Messi & Co. mounted a furious rally, scoring three goals in the final 20 minutes to escape with a 3-2 victory and keep their title defense alive. Messi once again proved why he remains the heartbeat of Argentina, delivering a clutch performance when his team needed it most.

Now, the quarterfinal stage is set, and the pressure only continues to rise. With Argentina, France, Spain, England and other contenders still chasing glory, the road to the final is officially a sprint.

Round of 16 Results

• Canada vs. Morocco — Morocco W (3-0)

• Paraguay vs. France — France W (1-0)

• Brazil vs. Norway — Norway W (2-1)

• Mexico vs. England — England W (3-2)

• Portugal vs. Spain — Spain W (1-0)

• USA vs. Belgium — Belgium W (4-1)

• Argentina vs. Egypt — Argentina W (3-2)

• Switzerland vs. Colombia — Switzerland W (0-0/PK)

Quarterfinals Schedule

• Morocco vs. France — Thursday, July 9 at 4 PM (Gillette Stadium, Boston)

• Spain vs. Belgium — Friday, July 10 at 3 PM (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood)

• Norway vs. England — Saturday, July 11 at 5 PM (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)

• Argentina vs. Switzerland — Saturday, July 11 at 9 PM (Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City)

* All times ET

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MLB Standings

American League

AL East

1. Tampa Bay Rays (54-36)

2. New York Yankees (50-42) — 5.0 GB

3. Toronto Blue Jays (44-49) — 11.5 GB

4. Boston Red Sox (42-48) — 12.0 GB 

5. Baltimore Orioles (42-51) — 13.5 GB

AL Central

1. Chicago White Sox (47-44)

2.. Cleveland Guardians (47-46) — 1.0 GB

3. Minnesota Twins (46-47) — 2.0 GB

4. Detroit Tigers (42-50) — 5.5 GB

5. Kansas City Royals (38-55) — 10.0 GB 

AL West

1. Seattle Mariners (47-46)

2. Texas Rangers (46-46) — 0.5 GB

3. Houston Astros (46-49) — 2.0 GB

4. Athletics (41-51) — 5.5 GB

5. Los Angeles Angels (37-56) — 10.0 GB 

National League

NL East

1. Atlanta Braves (53-38)

T2. Philadelphia Phillies (51-42) — 3.0 GB

T2. Miami Marlins (51-42) — 3.0 GB

4. Washington Nationals (48-46) — 6.5 GB

5. New York Mets (39-54) — 15.0 GB

NL Central

1. Milwaukee Brewers (58-34)

2. Chicago Cubs (52-40) — 6.0 GB

3. St. Louis Cardinals (48-43) — 9.5 GB

4. Pittsburgh Pirates (47-46) — 11.5 GB

5. Cincinnati Reds (42-49) — 15.5 GB

NL West

1. Los Angeles Dodgers (61-33)

2. San Diego Padres (46-46) — 14.0 GB

3. Arizona Diamondbacks (45-47) — 15.0 GB

4. San Francisco Giants (38-54) — 22.0 GB

5. Colorado Rockies (38-56) — 23.0 GB