The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 has begun with two entertaining knockout matches, as Morocco and France became the first teams to secure places in the quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions defeated one of the host nations, Canada, 3-0, while Les Bleus edged Paraguay 1-0 in a tense and highly physical encounter.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 has only just begun, yet the knockout stage has already delivered plenty of drama, excitement, and heartbreak. Two of Europe's biggest nations, the Netherlands and Germany, suffered surprise eliminations, while tournament favorites Brazil and France comfortably secured their places in the Round of 16.

Brazil secured top spot in Group C after a convincing 3-0 victory over Scotland, while Morocco booked their place in the knockout stage with an entertaining 4-2 comeback win over Haiti.

Brazil's convincing 3-0 victory over Haiti saw Selecao temporarily move to the top of Group C on goal difference ahead of Morocco. Matheus Cunha's brace and Vinicius Junior's goal gave Carlo Ancelotti's side a crucial three points heading into the final matchday.

Spain made their way into the knock out stage of FIFA World Cup 2018 as group winner, but it was not without a dramatic scene as they were only drawing 2-2 against Morocco. Playing against Atlas Lions on their final group match, La Furia Roja were expected to pick maximum points without much concern.

Being one of the favorites to with World Cup 2018, Spain are yet to secure their qualifying spot after only picking up four points from their previous two games. That's why Fernando Hierro's side are set to secure their path into the next round this Monday when they face up against Morocco, which are already eliminated.

Cristiano Ronaldo continuing his goal scoring prowess as he rallied his country, Portugal, into grabbing their first victory in 2018 World Cup, beating Morocco 1-0. Selecao Das Quinas arrived on the pitch in a confident mood following their 3-3 draw over Spain, and that strong beliefs is shown early on as they put such intense pressure since kick off.

After grabbing a thrilling 3-3 draw against Spain on their opening fixture, Portugal are now targeting nothing else but three points on their second group game against Morocco. Selecao Das Quinas players are also in a confident mood following their success in snatching a point from Spain, so they definitely won't be playing too careful or scared this Wednesday.

A dramatic result occurring already in the early group stage of World Cup 2018 finals round when Iran earned themselves all three points after defeating African outfit, Morocco 1-0 with a late goal.

Haven't been participating in the World Cup finals for 20 years, Morocco finally got themselves back in 2018 and they certainly won't be keen on just being a mere participant in the tournament.

Russia continue to pick up positive result ahead of their World Cup 2014 campaign as they defeated African side, Morocco in a friendly fixture this weekend. Still staging their match in Russia, Fabio Capello's men immediately took control of proceedings as they were looking hard for an early goal.

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