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# World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Results: England, Norway, France, Morocco Book Quarter-Final Spots
The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a spectacular night of knockout football on July 5, with four Round of 16 matches producing drama, upsets, and history-making moments. Here’s everything you need to know.
## Round of 16 Results — July 5, 2026
| Match | Score | Venue | Key Story |
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| England vs Mexico | **3-2** | Azteca Stadium, Mexico City | Bellingham double, Kane penalty, Quansah red card |
| Brazil vs Norway | **1-2** | — | Haaland brace sends Brazil out; Neymar retires internationally |
| Paraguay vs France | **0-1** | — | Mbappe penalty the difference; France through to QF |
| Canada vs Morocco | **0-3** | Houston Stadium | Ounahi double; Canada become first co-host eliminated |
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## England 3-2 Mexico — Thriller at the Azteca
In one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament, England overcame a hostile atmosphere at Mexico’s legendary Azteca Stadium, a red card to Jarell Quansah, and a late penalty scare to advance 3-2.
**Jude Bellingham** was the hero, scoring twice in 98 seconds before half-time — a stunning display that silenced the 87,000-strong crowd. **Harry Kane** added a penalty in the second half after Anthony Gordon was tripped. Mexico fought back through Julian Quinones and a Raul Jimenez penalty, but England held on through 11 minutes of stoppage time to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway.
> “Tuchel’s side even survived Quansah’s red card early in the second half to record one of their finest wins in recent years.” — BBC Sport
## Norway 2-1 Brazil — Haaland the Giant Slayer
**Erling Haaland** delivered a masterclass, scoring both goals as Norway knocked five-time world champions Brazil out of the World Cup. The Manchester City striker now has **7 goals in 4 games** at the tournament.
In a heartbreaking aftermath, **Neymar** announced his international career is “over” following Brazil’s exit. The loss also puts head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s future under immediate scrutiny despite his contract running until 2030.
Despite Brazil dominating possession (66.5%) and generating 14 attempts, Norway’s clinical finishing was the difference — an xG of just 0.84 for Norway produced 2 goals, while Brazil’s 2.73 xG yielded only 1.
## France 1-0 Paraguay — Mbappe Steps Up Again
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal from the penalty spot as France edged past a stubborn Paraguay side. The match became only the third World Cup knockout tie since 1966 to not have a single shot on target in the first half.
Mbappe, now 27, has **19 World Cup goals in 19 games**, closing in on Lionel Messi’s all-time record of 20. France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals.
## Morocco 3-0 Canada — Co-Hosts Exit
Morocco swept past Canada in Houston with a dominant second-half display. **Azzedine Ounahi** scored twice, and Soufiane Rahimi added a third in stoppage time. Canada — making their most successful men’s World Cup run — earned their first knockout stage win earlier in the tournament but couldn’t overcome the African side.
Canada becomes the first co-host nation to exit the tournament, but head coach Jesse Marsch was proud: “There was one team on the pitch. We were better than the number seven team in the world.”
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## Quarter-Final Matchups — Confirmed
| Quarter-Final | Date | Venue |
|————–|——|——-|
| **England vs Norway** | TBD | TBD |
| **France vs Morocco** | TBD | TBD |
| *Remaining QFs TBD* | — | — |
**England vs Norway** is the headline clash — Erling Haaland vs Jude Bellingham, two of the world’s best players, with a semi-final spot on the line.
## FAQ
**Who scored for England against Mexico?**
Jude Bellingham (2 goals) and Harry Kane (penalty). Mexico’s goals came from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez (penalty).
**Is Neymar retiring from international football?**
Yes — Neymar stated his Brazil career is “over” after their 2-1 loss to Norway in the Round of 16.
**How many goals has Erling Haaland scored at World Cup 2026?**
Haaland has 7 goals in 4 appearances — the most of any player so far.
**Who are the remaining teams in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals?**
Confirmed so far: England, Norway, France, and Morocco. More teams will be decided in the remaining Round of 16 matches.
## Looking Ahead
The quarter-finals promise massive matchups. England vs Norway features the tournament’s most in-form striker (Haaland, 7 goals) against a resilient England side that just proved they can win under extreme pressure. France vs Morocco is a rematch of their 2022 semi-final, where Morocco became the first African team to reach the last four.
Stay tuned for more World Cup 2026 coverage and analysis right here on PC Master Deals.
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