Quarterfinal matchups set for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 United States-Mexico-Canada World Cup is currently in the round of 16, with the eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals being determined. The first nations to secure their spots in the next stage were Morocco and France.

Morocco defeated host nation Canada 3-0, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Soufiane Rahimi adding another goal. France advanced by beating Paraguay 1-0, thanks to a penalty kick from Kylian Mbappé. These two teams are now set to face each other in the upcoming quarterfinals.

Several other round of 16 matches are ongoing or scheduled to determine the remaining quarterfinalists. Mexico will play England to decide who faces the Scandinavian team. Portugal will play Spain, and the United States will face Belgium on Monday. The round concludes on Tuesday with Argentina versus Egypt and Switzerland against Colombia.

The quarterfinals are scheduled to take place between July 9 and 11, following a day without matches. The winners of these four games will advance to the semifinals, achieving the goal of playing eight matches in the tournament. The final of the 2026 World Cup will be held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.