2026 FIFA World Cup: Round Of 16 Opens With Wins For Morocco And France

Two games were contested on Saturday as the FIFA World Cup's Round of 16 commenced. 


At NRG Stadium, Houston: 


Azzedine Ounahi scored twice (50', 82') as Morocco ended Canada's World Cup run 3-0. 


At Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia:  


Kylian Mbappe converted a penalty kick in the 70th minute as France outlasted Paraguay 1-0. 


France will take on Morocco in a quarterfinal contest this coming Thursday at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts (1:00 PM Pacific Time, FOX)

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