World Cup Day 24 What to Watch: Kylian Mbappé, France in action; Canada, Morocco meet as Round of 16 kicks off
Round of 16 sees France edge Paraguay as Morocco thumps Canada, setting up quarter‑final battles at the 2026 World Cup
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The brief
The second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on July 4, with France taking on Paraguay and Canada meeting Morocco in the last‑16 fixtures.
Coverage from Reuters, ESPN and The Guardian highlighted Kylian Mbappé’s 19th World Cup goal, bringing him within one of the Golden Boot race, while Morocco secured a 3‑0 victory over Canada, as reported by Reuters and ESPN. Multiple outlets, including Yahoo Sports and CNN, provided live updates and schedule details.
Analysts now turn to the quarter‑final bracket: France’s win advances them to face the winner of the Morocco‑Canada tie, while the broader schedule and potential match‑ups are outlined by USA Today and other sources.
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Quick answers
What milestone did Kylian Mbappé reach in the match against Paraguay?
He scored his 19th career World Cup goal, one behind Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.
What was the result of the Morocco versus Canada match?
Morocco defeated Canada 3‑0 to move into the quarter‑finals.
Which teams will compete in the upcoming quarter‑finals based on the Round of 16 outcomes?
France will play the winner of the Morocco‑Canada match; the other quarter‑final pairings are detailed in the bracket breakdown by USA Today.
Coverage (30)
- Canada tell fans 'the journey is only just beginning' after Morocco defeat Reuters · 68d ago
- Victorious Mbappe levels Messi in World Cup golden boot race, did Paraguay’s tactics go too far? The New York Times · 68d ago
- World Cup 2026: 'Disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' BBC · 68d ago
- France's Kylian Mbappé on Paraguay tactics: 'We can also get our hands dirty' ESPN · 68d ago
- Philly is fitting site for France to prevail in World Cup on July 4 Yahoo Sports · 68d ago
- France pass toughest World Cup test yet in beating feisty Paraguay ESPN · 68d ago
- Mbappé spot-on to take France past stubborn Paraguay into World Cup quarter-finals The Guardian · 68d ago
- Kylian Mbappé of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi AP News · 68d ago
- Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay Reuters · 68d ago
- Kylian Mbappé penalty leads France past Paraguay at World Cup ESPN · 68d ago
- Paraguay v France: World Cup last 16 The Guardian · 68d ago
- Clinical Morocco ease past Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals Reuters · 69d ago
- Canada's Jesse Marsch on World Cup exit vs. Morocco: 'We were the better team' ESPN · 69d ago
- Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Rahimi eliminate Canada from World Cup ESPN · 69d ago
- Ounahi and Rahimi put Morocco in World Cup quarter-finals and end Canada’s journey The Guardian · 69d ago
- World Cup Day 24 What to Watch: Kylian Mbappé, France in action; Canada, Morocco meet as Round of 16 kicks off Yahoo Sports · 69d ago
- After a magical day of World Cup action, the Round of 16 kicks off CNN · 69d ago
- It’s Canadian soccer’s first rodeo Politico · 69d ago
- Canada vs. Morocco live updates, score: World Cup Round of 16 action begins Yahoo Sports · 69d ago
- 2026 World Cup: How to watch all of today's games, Sunday, July 5 match schedule, free streaming info, and more Yahoo Sports · 69d ago
- World Cup Round of 16 predictions: Erling Haaland looks to punch a ticket to the quarterfinals as Norway confronts powerhouse Brazil Syracuse.com · 69d ago
- 2026 World Cup Round of 16: Full schedule and scores SB Nation · 69d ago
- World Cup Round of 16 bracket, schedule, live updates: France vs. Paraguay kicks off second round Yahoo Sports · 69d ago
- Who will face Canada-Morocco winner in World Cup quarterfinals? Breaking down the bracket USA Today · 69d ago
- Morocco vs. Canada is a clash of diasporas Politico · 69d ago
- Canada v Morocco: World Cup 2026 last 16 The Guardian · 69d ago
- World Cup schedule today: How to watch Canada v Morocco, TV channels & live stream Saturday July 4th The Guardian · 69d ago
- Yassine Bounou is Morocco’s penalty-stopper hero. Canada asked him to play for them The New York Times · 69d ago
- Canada vs Morocco LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16 Al Jazeera · 69d ago
- 2026 World Cup picks, odds, predictions: Best bets for Canada-Morocco, France-Paraguay on Saturday CBS Sports · 69d ago
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