World Cup 2026: France, Norway, Morocco fixtures set; Mexico advances after 2-0 win over Ecuador

Three Round of 16 matches for the 2026 World Cup have been confirmed after Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador earlier today. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for the co-hosts, who now await their opponent. France will face Paraguay on Saturday after a 3-0 win over Sweden, while Norway meets Brazil on Sunday for a quarter-final spot. Morocco will play fellow host Canada also on Saturday.

For Nigerian fans, the matches highlight African representation with Morocco carrying the continent's hopes and provide a clear schedule to plan viewing parties or streaming times. Knowing the exact dates and opponents helps fans decide which games to prioritize, especially with work or family commitments.

The fixtures are: France vs Paraguay (Saturday), Norway vs Brazil (Sunday), Morocco vs Canada (Saturday). Mexico's Round of 16 opponent will be decided later. Will you adjust your weekend plans to catch the Morocco-Canada clash or the Norway-Brazil showdown, and how will you follow the action?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/01/world-cup-2026-3-round-of-16-fixtures-confirmed/