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The 2026 World Cup promises spectacle, the "fire" quarterfinals that the tournament could produce

Politiko 2026-06-16 16:10:51

The 2026 World Cup promises spectacle, the "fire" quarterfinals that

The 2026 World Cup promises to be one of the most spectacular editions in football history, with the new 48-team format significantly increasing the potential for big clashes in the decisive stages of the tournament.

According to projections and most likely scenarios, if the favorite teams manage to dominate their groups, the quarterfinals could reserve duels of the highest level. One of the challenges that attracts the most attention is the one between France and Germany, two national teams with a rich history and strong rivalry in the international arena.

An Iberian clash between Spain and Portugal is also looking equally intriguing. The European champions are considered among the main contenders for the trophy, while Portugal aims to make a long journey, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing what could be the last World Cup of his career.

On the other side of the table, Argentina could face the Netherlands in another duel that brings back memories of the great matches between the two teams. Meanwhile, Brazil and England are projected to be in what many consider to be the strongest possible quarter-final of the tournament.

However, the history of the World Cup has repeatedly shown that the favorites do not always have the path paved. National teams like Japan, Senegal or other potential surprises can completely change the predicted scenario and disrupt the plans of the giants of world football.

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