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BBC Sport's Chris Sutton predicts the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals: France over Morocco 2-1, Spain over Belgium 3-0, Norway over England 3-2, and Argentina over Switzerland 2-1, with AI-generated scores shown for comparison and the BBC predictor game open for users.
France v Morocco, Spain v Belgium, England v Norway and Argentina v Switzerland headline the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals in the United States, with Kane, Haaland and Mbappe set for standout clashes as the Golden Boot race heats up; Morocco bring a 34-match unbeaten run and Spain boast a long clean-sheet streak, while England and Argentina chase deeper runs. BBC coverage is available.
Erling Haaland struck twice in the final 10 minutes to lift Norway past Brazil and into the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, a historic milestone for Ståle Solbakken’s side. After a halftime reshuffle, Norway’s counter-attacks paid off and Haaland’s late goals sealed a 2-1 win as Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty arrived too late to change the outcome.
Barcelona routed Newcastle 7-2 in the second leg to win 8-3 on aggregate and reach the Champions League quarter-finals, with Lewandowski, Raphinha and Fermin López among the scorers as Newcastle faded after a tense first half.
BBC Sport reports the FA Cup quarter-final draw will be held on Monday 9 March, around 19:05 GMT on TNT Sports, with eight teams in the hat: Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Leeds United, Southampton, Port Vale and the winner of West Ham vs Brentford; quarter-finals are pencilled in for the weekend of 4-5 April, and prize money climbs through the rounds to £2.12m for the final winners.
Canada, Sweden, and the USA have secured their game times for the 2026 World Juniors quarter-finals in Minnesota, with matchups scheduled for January 2, 2026, and remaining pairings to be determined after the final preliminary games.
The UEFA Women's Champions League knockout phase draw has been announced, setting the bracket from the play-offs to the final in Oslo on 23 May, with matches starting in February and culminating in the final at Ullevaal Stadion.
Alex de Minaur was eliminated in the US Open quarter-finals by Felix Auger-Aliassime, expressing frustration and disappointment over missing his first semi-final at a major, and highlighting his ongoing struggles with crucial moments in Grand Slam tournaments.
Venus Williams' run at the US Open 2025 ended in the women's doubles quarter-finals alongside Leylah Fernandez, as they lost to top seeds Townsend and Siniakova. Despite a strong tournament showing, Williams, a four-time US Open champion, was emotional after her exit, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. The match highlighted her resilience and legendary status in tennis.
Naomi Osaka delivered a dominant performance to defeat Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in the US Open fourth round, showcasing her resurgence and advancing to the quarter-finals, while Gauff struggled with serve errors. Osaka, returning strongly from maternity leave, expressed joy and confidence, and is now a favorite to win her next match, continuing her impressive record at majors.
Jessica Pegula credited an escape room with friends for helping her regain confidence and advance to the US Open quarter-finals by defeating Ann Li. She will face either Barbora Krejcikova or Taylor Townsend next. Krejcikova made a remarkable comeback after a back injury, highlighting the tournament's competitive spirit.
Jannik Sinner advanced to the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals with a win over Adrian Mannarino, overcoming rain delays and a tough match, while other players like Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune also progressed, and Iga Swiatek reached the women's quarter-finals after a victory against Sorana Cirstea.
Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys advanced to the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open, with Osaka dominating her match and Keys fighting back from match points to win. In men's play, Alex de Minaur reached the quarter-finals in Toronto, while Holger Rune was unexpectedly eliminated.
England's Lionesses secured a 6-1 victory over Wales to advance to the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, where they will face Sweden. The match featured standout performances, including Ella Toone’s involvement in three goals, and highlighted England's strong form and team depth. Wales faced challenges with their performance and goal difference, while England's coach expressed confidence and positivity about their prospects.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton in a four-set match to reach the French Open 2025 quarter-finals, marking his 100th clay-court win, after overcoming mental challenges and delivering a high-quality performance.