France and Morocco advance to World Cup quarter-finals as Brazil prepares for Norway test

France scrapes past Paraguay

France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappé converting a penalty in the 70th minute. The match was tense, with Paraguay defending deep and the referee's decisions questioned. The win sends the 2022 finalists into a quarter-final against Morocco.

Morocco dispatches Canada

Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice (49', 82') and Soufiane Rahimi adding a late goal (98'). The Atlas Lions were dominated for stretches but proved clinical in the second half to book their spot in the last eight.

Brazil faces Norway in East Rutherford

Brazil meets Norway at MetLife Stadium on Sunday evening (22:00 CEST). The Seleção have been unconvincing so far and face a Norway side led by Erling Haaland. Brazil has never beaten Norway in four meetings (two defeats, two draws), including a group-stage loss in 1998.

What's next

The winner of Brazil-Norway will advance to the quarter-finals. Later, Mexico and England play in the early hours of Monday (02:00 CEST). The tournament continues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.