We are closer to seeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion be crowned in North America.

The Round of 16 is underway following a thrilling slate of matches in the first knockout round, which had drama, goals and some upsets.

Quarter-final qualified teams

Morocco moved through to the quarter-finals after defeating co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston on Sunday (AEST).

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as 2022 semi-finalists Morocco became the first African nation ever to reach the quarter-finals of two World Cup tournaments, while Brahim Díaz (four in two matches) now has the most assists by an African player in World Cup history.

Kylian Mbappe moved level atop the Golden Boot standings and France qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

Mbappe’s second-half penalty guided France past Paraguay 1-0 amid sweltering heat in Philadelphia on Sunday (AEST).

Quarter-final fixtures as it stands

France v Morocco – Foxborough, July 10, 6am (AEST)

Remaining Round of 16 fixtures

Brazil v Norway – New York/New Jersey, July 6, 6am (AEST)

Mexico v England – Mexico City, July 6, 10am (AEST)

Spain v Portugal – Arlington, July 7, 5am (AEST)

Belgium v USA – Seattle, July 7, 10am (AEST)

Egypt v Argentina – Atlanta, July 8, 2am (AEST)

Switzerland v Colombia – Vancouver, July 8, 8am (AEST)