Haaland Stuns Brazil, Mbappé Sends France Through in a Dramatic World Cup Night
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The 2026 World Cup has produced new quarterfinal matchups after a dramatic series of last-16 encounters. The biggest shock was the elimination of five-time world champions Brazil, while Morocco, France and England kept their title hopes alive.
Norway defeated Brazil 2–1 despite the South Americans holding the statistical advantage. Erling Haaland emerged as the hero with two late goals. Neymar pulled one back from the penalty spot in stoppage time, but Carlo Ancelotti’s side could not complete the comeback. Brazil have now exited a World Cup in the round of 16 for the first time since 1990.
Norway will face England in the quarterfinals. Thomas Tuchel’s team survived a tense battle against Mexico to win 3–2. Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half before Harry Kane converted a penalty. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez replied for Mexico, but the hosts’ final push failed to produce an equaliser.
Morocco ended the campaign of another tournament host, beating Canada 3–0. After a difficult opening half, the Atlas Lions struck three unanswered goals. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice before Soufiane Rahimi completed the victory in stoppage time.
France defeated Paraguay with minimal advantage in a match held under nearly 40 degrees of heat. The match was decided by a penalty kick from Kilian Mbappe in the 70th minute - 1:0.
Thus, on July 10, France will face Morocco in a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. Two days later, Norway will play England for a spot in the World Cup semifinals.
Norway will face England in the quarterfinals. Thomas Tuchel’s team survived a tense battle against Mexico to win 3–2. Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half before Harry Kane converted a penalty. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez replied for Mexico, but the hosts’ final push failed to produce an equaliser.
Morocco ended the campaign of another tournament host, beating Canada 3–0. After a difficult opening half, the Atlas Lions struck three unanswered goals. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice before Soufiane Rahimi completed the victory in stoppage time.
France defeated Paraguay with minimal advantage in a match held under nearly 40 degrees of heat. The match was decided by a penalty kick from Kilian Mbappe in the 70th minute - 1:0.
Thus, on July 10, France will face Morocco in a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. Two days later, Norway will play England for a spot in the World Cup semifinals.
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