July 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.; Argentina's Lionel Messi is thrown in the air in celebration by teammates after the match as Argentina qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images After a day off, the 2026 FIFA World Cup roars back to life on Thursday as the Quarterfinals get underway. Just eight teams remain in this year’s tournament, with all eight dreaming of holding the World Cup aloft later this month. France