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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 is heating up across North America, and July 4th delivered some unforgettable moments. From Colombia’s clinical display in Kansas City to Morocco’s statement win over co-host Canada, here’s everything you need to know.
🇨🇴 Colombia 1-0 Ghana 🇬🇭: Arias Sends Cafeteros Through
Colombia booked their place in the quarter-finals with a workmanlike 1-0 victory over Ghana at a sweltering Kansas City stadium — temperatures soared past 30°C even after 10 PM.
Key moments:
- 14′ — Jhon Arias volley: Luis Suarez burst down the right flank and crossed for the unmarked Arias, who guided a beautiful far-post volley past Lawrence Zigi.
- Ghana failed to register a single shot on target — the first time in their World Cup history.
- Colombia dominated with 20 attempts (8 on target) and kept their third consecutive clean sheet.
Colombia now face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday (July 7), with a potential quarter-final showdown against Argentina looming.
🇨🇦 Canada 0-3 Morocco 🇲🇦: Co-Hosts Exit, Atlas Lions Roar
In Houston, Morocco overcame a slow start to dismantle co-host Canada 3-0, ending Canada’s historic World Cup run and making them the first host nation eliminated in 2026.
Goals:
- 50′ — Azzedine Ounahi: Swept home Achraf Hakimi’s cut-back free-kick
- 82′ — Azzedine Ounahi: Clinical breakaway finish for his second
- 90+3′ — Soufiane Rahimi: Slotted under the keeper to cap the win
Canada started brightly — Jesse Marsch’s men should have been ahead early, with Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi both denied by Bono within the opening 11 minutes. But Morocco’s quality eventually told.
The Atlas Lions are now one win away from matching their historic 2022 semi-final run.
🇵🇾 Paraguay vs France 🇫🇷: Battle in Philadelphia (LIVE)
Score at time of writing: 0-0
France face a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia, with extreme heat (38°C forecast) adding to the challenge. Didier Deschamps could become the first coach ever to win 10 World Cup knockout matches.
Paraguay have deployed an ultra-defensive low block — as one fan noted, “they haven’t just parked the bus, they’ve removed the engine too.” France have dominated possession but struggled to break through.
The winner faces Morocco in the quarter-finals.
📅 Upcoming World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland vs Colombia | Tue July 7 | Vancouver |
| England vs Mexico | Mon July 6 | TBD |
| Quarter-final | Early next week | Kansas City |
❓ FAQs
How many African teams are left in World Cup 2026?
Only Morocco and Egypt remain after Ghana’s elimination. Seven of nine African sides were knocked out in the last 32.
Who are the favorites to win World Cup 2026?
France and Argentina are among the frontrunners, but Colombia’s defensive solidity (three straight clean sheets) makes them a dark horse worth watching.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
Which team are you backing to lift the trophy? Let us know in the comments!