Overview
- Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston on Saturday with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Yassine Rahimi adding a stoppage‑time goal to send the North African side into the quarterfinals.
- Egypt advanced past Australia on penalties after a 1-1 draw and will meet Argentina in the round of 16 tie that follows Argentina’s extra‑time win over Cape Verde.
- Argentina progressed after extra time against Cape Verde, a match decided by a late own goal that sets up a high‑profile clash with Mohamed Salah’s Egypt.
- The ottavi schedule is confirmed across July 4–7, all matches will stream live on DAZN and four selected games will also be shown free on Rai.
- Venue conditions are shaping preparations: England must play Mexico at Mexico City’s Azteca at about 2,200 metres altitude, a factor coach Thomas Tuchel called a significant disadvantage and that may affect recovery and tactics for travelling teams.