A striker duel for the ages & Qatar revenge - what to expect in quarter-finals
BBC Sport·July 8, 2026

The World Cup quarter-finals are set to begin on Thursday, featuring four highly anticipated matches. Key matchups include a striker duel between top players, as well as a rematch between teams seeking revenge, particularly Qatar. These quarter-final matches promise to be intense and exciting, with each team vying for a spot in the semi-finals. The stage is now set for the remaining eight teams to compete and determine the tournament's final four contenders.
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