DID Press: Morocco and France have become the first teams to secure places in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after winning their respective Round of 16 matches.
Morocco 3–0 Canada
Morocco delivered a dominant performance against hosts Canada, securing a 3–0 victory to reach the quarter-finals for a second consecutive World Cup. Azzedine Ounahi starred with two goals, while Sofiane Rahimi added the third to end Canada’s home campaign.
France 1–0 Paraguay
France advanced in a tightly contested match thanks to a single penalty goal from Kylian Mbappé. Didier Deschamps’ side booked a quarter-final clash with Morocco in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament.
The Morocco–France encounter is expected to be one of the standout matches of the quarter-final stage, with the reigning world champions facing a highly organized Moroccan side.
Meanwhile, the Round of 16 continues tonight with two major fixtures: Brazil takes on Norway, while England faces tournament co-host Mexico in another high-profile clash. The winners of these matches will meet in the quarter-finals.
Match Schedule (Kabul Time)
- Brazil vs Norway — 12:30 AM
- England vs Mexico — 4:30 AM