Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.

Switzerland set up a quarterfinal with Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, coming through a tough 4-3 penalty shootout win against Colombia after a scoreless 120 minutes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Zeki Amdouni added a light-hearted touch by posting on Snapchat that he would retire from football after getting the chance to play against Messi.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its business end, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football's biggest prize. Following a dramatic Round of 16 that produced several memorable contests and major upsets,

The World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England in a talented field.

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals are set, with the last eight teams in action beginning on Thursday, July 9. France and Morocco kick things off in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a matchup between the 2022 runner-up and fourth-place finisher.