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World Cup quarterfinals: It's Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that's not unusual
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 8, 2026
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Key points The current lineup includes teams from Europe, as well as a few from other regions, such as Morocco and a team from South America, led by Messi. The World Cup has narrowed down to eight teams, with six of them being from Europe.
The World Cup has narrowed down to eight teams, with six of them being from Europe. This development is not unexpected, given the historical trend of the tournament.
The current lineup includes teams from Europe, as well as a few from other regions, such as Morocco and a team from South America, led by Messi.
Further information on the World Cup quarterfinals can be found through ValleyCentral, including details on the remaining teams and their potential paths to the championship.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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