Overview
- France beat Sweden 3-0 at MetLife Stadium to reach the round of 16 and will face Paraguay in Philadelphia.
- Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw, producing one of the tournament’s biggest upsets and sending the South American side into the last 16.
- Morocco knocked the Netherlands out on penalties following a 1-1 draw, a result that removed a pre-tournament favorite and prompted broad reassessments of the European side.
- Ronald Koeman resigned as Netherlands head coach after the elimination, a federational statement that credited his close ties to the squad and said he chose to step down now.
- Mexico prepared to host Ecuador at Estadio Azteca with a weather-delayed kickoff while entering the match unbeaten in group play and still the only team yet to concede a goal, a combination that underscores home advantage and growing logistical challenges for hosts.