Canada, Paraguay Out of 2026 World Cup as Morocco, France Advance to Quarters

On July 5, 2026, Canada and Paraguay were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Canada lost 3‑0 to Morocco at Houston’s NRG Stadium, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Soufiane Rahimi adding the third. Paraguay fell 1‑0 to France after a second‑half penalty from Kylian Mbappé, sending Les Bleus into a quarter‑final clash with Morocco set for Thursday, July 8.

For African fans, Morocco’s advance keeps the continent’s hopes alive in the tournament, offering a team to rally behind after the early exits of traditional powers. Nigerian supporters may see the North Africans’ disciplined, attacking style as a benchmark for continental teams aiming to go deeper in future World Cups. The result also shapes viewing plans, as the Morocco‑France matchup becomes a must‑watch quarter‑final.

Will you tune in to watch Morocco take on France, or will you shift your support to any other African side still in contention?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/05/world-cup-2026-two-countries-eliminated-from-round-of-16/