Quarterfinal schedule announced for World Cup hosted by Mexico, Canada and USA

The round of 16 of the World Cup has produced five confirmed quarter‑final pairings. Canada will meet Morocco on 4 July, Paraguay will face France on 5 July, Brazil will play Norway later that day, Mexico will clash with England on 6 July, and Belgium will take on the United States on 7 July. The remaining round‑of‑16 matches are still to be decided, with teams such as Spain, Austria, Portugal, Croatia, Switzerland, Algeria, Australia, Egypt, Argentina, Cape Verde, Colombia and Ghana awaiting their outcomes.

France advanced after a 3‑0 victory over Sweden, displaying a disciplined, high‑press style that commentators described as “militarily efficient.” Their win sets up the quarter‑final against Paraguay. Brazil, Norway, and the other listed nations are likewise confirmed for the next stage, creating a diverse field of competitors across North America and Europe.

The tournament, jointly hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States, will continue with the quarter‑finals from 4 July to 7 July, followed by a pause on 8 July and the start of the semi‑finals on 9 July.