With the round of 16 nearly over, the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal bracket is taking shape. Here's a projected look at the bracket.

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.

Rob Green rightfully ripped VAR in the Egypt and Argentina game as a goal was taken off the board in the World Cup.

USA was eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16, and all host nations are going home. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the World Cup was a success for USMNT despite the loss, and if Christian Pulisic was disappointing in this tournament.

United States players were perplexed by poor play in a loss to Belgium, but believe they maintain potential to advance deeper in future World Cups.

Here's a breakdown of Pulisic's lackluster World Cup history.

Who will win World Cup 2026 now? Spain, Belgium surged into quarterfinals and Argentina plays today. See latest FIFA rankings, odds, and predictions.