World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Morocco Stuns Canada, France Edges Paraguay — Brazil vs Norway Headline Sunday

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 is officially in full swing, and the knockout drama is delivering everything fans hoped for. With co-hosts Canada eliminated and tournament favorites France grinding through, the stage is set for an electrifying Sunday featuring Brazil vs Norway at MetLife Stadium.

Round of 16 Results So Far

Saturday, July 4

MatchResultVenue
Morocco vs CanadaMorocco 3–0 CanadaNRG Stadium, Houston
France vs ParaguayFrance 1–0 ParaguayLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Morocco 3–0 Canada: The Atlas Lions delivered a masterclass, ending Canada’s dream run on home soil. African Cup of Nations champions Morocco showed exactly why they’re one of the tournament’s dark horses, dominating possession and finishing clinically.

France 1–0 Paraguay: Kylian Mbappé’s tournament-leading form continued as Les Bleus edged past a stubborn Paraguay side. The defending champions didn’t have it all their own way, but their quality told in a tight, tactical encounter.

Friday, July 3

MatchResultVenue
Argentina vs Cape VerdeArgentina 3–2 (AET)Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Egypt vs AustraliaEgypt 1–1 (4–2 pens)AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Colombia vs GhanaColombia 1–0Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Reigning champions Argentina were pushed to the limit by tournament surprise package Cape Verde. Lionel Messi saved the day with a 111th-minute winner in extra time, keeping the Albiceleste’s title defense alive. Egypt’s Mohamed Salah converted his penalty as the Pharaohs edged Australia in a shootout.

What to Watch: Sunday, July 5

Brazil vs Norway — 9 PM ET | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

The highlight of today’s action sees five-time world champions Brazil take on a dangerous Norway side featuring Erling Haaland. Brazil topped their group with a perfect record, but Norway have shown plenty of attacking flair, scoring 7 goals in the group stage.

Can Haaland cause an upset against the Seleção? Or will Vinícius Jr. and company continue their march toward a sixth star?

Monday’s Blockbuster Fixtures

MatchTimeVenue
Spain vs Portugal8 PM ETAT&T Stadium, Dallas
England vs Mexico1 AM ET (Tue)Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

The Iberian Derby between Spain and Portugal is arguably the tie of the round. England face the daunting task of taking on Mexico at the altitude of the Azteca — a ground where very few European teams have found success.

Quarter-Final Outlook

DateMatchupVenue
July 9France vs MoroccoBoston
July 10Portugal/Spain vs USA/BelgiumLos Angeles
July 11Brazil/Norway vs Mexico/EnglandMiami
July 12Argentina/Egypt vs Switzerland/ColombiaKansas City

FAQ

Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup in the US?

All matches are broadcast on FOX and available for streaming on fubo (free trial available). Check local listings for specific match times.

Who are the top scorers at the 2026 World Cup?

Kylian Mbappé (France) and Lionel Messi (Argentina) are both tied for the Golden Boot race with 7 goals each, with Harry Kane (England) close behind on 5.

Which match are you most excited about? Drop your predictions in the comments below!

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