The World Cup is trimming from 16 to eight. Teams are punching their tickets to the quarterfinals as the matchups get tighter with the level of quality also increasing. France and Morocco booked their respective spots first and will meet in a rematch of the 2022 semifinals.

All three host nations have been knocked out of the World Cup in the round of 16, but powerhouses Spain, France and Argentina are still in the running.

It's England vs. Norway at Hard Rock.

Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. A watch party in Daley Plaza will close streets downtown.

Belgium are now set to play Spain in the competition's quarterfinal round after a grueling game saw USMNT defeated 4-1. The post USMNT Eliminated From World Cup by Belgium, Team Insists Balogun Drama ‘Had No Impact’ on Loss first appeared on Mediaite.

With a golden chance to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years, the U.S. missed assignments, defended naively and made countless mistakes that Belgium punished with merciless efficiency.

The World Cup field is shrinking. Check the latest list of teams still competing and the path that remains to the final.

SEATTLE (AP) - The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.