Norway, France, and Mexico advance to FIFA World Cup round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Norway, France, and hosts Mexico secured their spots in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday. Norway progressed after a late goal from Erling Haaland against Ivory Coast. France showcased their title aspirations with standout performances from Kylian Mbappé and Olise in a strong victory over Sweden. Mexico celebrated a historic knockout-stage win over Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium, marking their first such victory in 40 years. Remaining round-of-32 matches continue with multiple fixtures scheduled in the coming days.
- •Norway defeats Ivory Coast to advance.
- •France wins against Sweden with notable performances.
- •Mexico beats Ecuador, ending a 40-year knockout drought.
- •Upcoming matches include England vs. DR Congo and Belgium vs. Senegal.
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"There are now seven teams through to the FIFA World Cup round of 16. Tuesday (30) saw Norway, France, and hosts Mexico all book their places.Check out the highlights from the three matches below, the...
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