Can anyone stop France? Re-ranking the World Cup teams with seven games remaining

Key Points:

• England faces challenges ahead of their quarter-final against Norway, with Jarell Quansah suspended for two games due to a red card, and injury concerns for Marc Guehi, Declan Rice, and Reece James; their defensive performance against Mexico was notably strong despite playing with 10 men.
• Norway, boosted by striker Erling Haaland's goals and goalkeeper Orjan Nyland's outstanding form, reached their first World Cup quarter-final, showcasing a balanced team capable of possession and physical play, setting up a high-profile clash with England.
• Belgium, after a slow start, gained momentum with a 5-1 group stage win and a comeback victory over Senegal, advancing to the quarter-finals despite the setback of Amadou Onana's ACL injury.
• Switzerland achieved their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 by winning their first-ever World Cup penalty shootout against Colombia, overcoming the absence of key player Johan Manzambi and relying on a solid defensive display.
• Several notable teams were eliminated early, including Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, and Germany, with Brazil's exit marking their longest World Cup trophy drought, and Germany suffering their first-ever World Cup penalty shootout defeat leading to coach Julian Nagelsmann's departure.