The Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup promised more mouthwatering ties, and that is exactly what we got.
Morocco started proceedings with a 3-0 win over hosts Canada. Then France made tough work out of a dogged Paraguay side that eliminated Germany in the round prior. An Erling Haaland brace sent Brazil crashing out of the World Cup, while England and Mexico played out the best game of the tournament so far.
Spain and Portugal committed crimes against insomnia, and Belgium played the USMNT off the park. Then Argentina somehow came back to win against Egypt, which they had no business doing. Switzerland vs Colombia was the only game to go to extra time, and then penalties, only for the Swiss to come out on top.
Let’s talk about the biggest winners and losers of the Round of 16.
Wait, Germany? They didn’t even play in this round!
Morocco started proceedings with a 3-0 win over hosts Canada. Then France made tough work out of a dogged Paraguay side that eliminated Germany in the round prior. An Erling Haaland brace sent Brazil crashing out of the World Cup, while England and Mexico played out the best game of the tournament so far.
Spain and Portugal committed crimes against insomnia, and Belgium played the USMNT off the park. Then Argentina somehow came back to win against Egypt, which they had no business doing. Switzerland vs Colombia was the only game to go to extra time, and then penalties, only for the Swiss to come out on top.
Let’s talk about the biggest winners and losers of the Round of 16.
Wait, Germany? They didn’t even play in this round!
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