Jul 14, 2026
The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its quarterfinals stage in its fourth week, with France defeating Paraguay and Morocco overcoming Canada to advance. The tournament is being hosted across North American venues including Mexico's Estadio Azteca and Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Morocco eliminated Canada from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory in the round of 16 on Saturday in Houston, Texas. The North African side extended their unbeaten streak to 34 matches while ending the co-host nation's historic tournament run.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 nations for the first time in tournament history, is approaching its final matches as teams battle for qualification to the round of 32 knockout stage, which runs from June 28 to July 3.
Substitute striker Cyle Larin scored for co-hosts Canada to secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup 2026 Group B opener in Toronto, earning the nation's first point in their third World Cup appearance after Jovo Lukic had given Bosnia the lead.
Co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca, with the game making unwanted history as three players were sent off for the first time in a World Cup opening match. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico against nine-man South Africa.