World Cup Round of 32: Seven Teams Eliminated, Three Last‑16 Fixtures Set
Mexico advanced to the last 16 after a comfortable 2-0 victory over co‑hosts Ecuador. Julián Quiñones and Raul Jiménez found the net, giving the hosts a solid platform to build on as they await their next opponent.
France also booked their place in the Round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 win against Sweden. Kylian Mbappe netted twice before Bradley Barcola added the third, completing a dominant performance that ended Sweden’s campaign.
The defeats mean Ecuador joins Ivory Coast, Japan, Germany, South Africa, the Netherlands and Sweden among the sides already eliminated from the tournament.
Confirmed Round of 16 fixtures
With the latest results in, three knockout‑stage ties have been set:
- France will face Paraguay on Saturday.
- Morocco will meet co‑host nation Canada on Saturday.
- Sunday will see Norway take on Brazil.
Mexico’s next opponent remains undecided, but their win over Ecuador keeps them firmly in contention on home soil.
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