FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: France, Morocco, Norway and England Reach Quarter-Finals
France, Morocco, Norway, and England advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after thrilling Round of 16 victories, including Norway's stunning upset over Brazil.
Prasanth Subramani
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 delivered another unforgettable day of knockout football as France, Morocco, Norway, and England secured their places in the quarter-finals with impressive performances. France overcame a resilient Paraguay side with a narrow 1-0 victory in a tightly contested match, while Morocco continued its dream World Cup campaign by producing a dominant 3-0 win over Canada.
One of the biggest shocks of the tournament came as Norway stunned five-time world champions Brazil with a memorable 2-1 victory. The fearless performance ended Brazil's hopes of lifting a sixth FIFA World Cup title and marked one of the standout upsets of the competition.
England also booked their place in the last eight after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico. Despite being reduced to ten men following a red card, England displayed tremendous resilience and determination to hold on for a dramatic win in one of the most entertaining matches of the knockout stage.
With major upsets, dramatic finishes, and elite teams battling for survival, the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to captivate football fans around the world. As the tournament enters the quarter-final stage, the competition for football's most prestigious trophy is becoming more intense than ever.
