Why No World Cup Matches Today? The Reason Behind the Pause
If you searched for FIFA World Cup matches today and came up empty, it's because there are genuinely no games happening. The tournament has paused strategically, giving teams a breather after the intense Round of 16.
This break allows players to recover and gives organizers time to prepare for the quarter-finals, which kick off this Thursday with France facing Morocco.
End of Round of 16 Highlights
The last two spots for the quarter-finals were decided in thrilling encounters on Tuesday:
- Argentina 3, Egypt 2: Argentina moved forward with goals from Romero, Messi, and Enzo Fernández. Egypt fought back with strikes by Yasser Ibrahim and Ziko but ultimately bowed out amid several referee-related complaints.
- Switzerland 0 (5), Colombia 0 (4): After a goalless draw through regular and extra time, Switzerland prevailed in the penalty shootout.
Quarter-finals Schedule
The semi-final matchups are already set based on these quarter-final pairings:
- The winner between France and Morocco will meet the victor of Spain versus Belgium.
- On the other side, the team that comes out on top from Norway and England will face whoever wins between Argentina and Switzerland.
We think this rest day is necessary, letting teams gather strength before the pressure mounts in the final stages.
