The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the quarterfinal stage after an exciting Round of 16 that delivered plenty of surprises.

Morocco continued its impressive run by eliminating co-host Canada with a 3-0 victory, while France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, Argentina, and Switzerland also secured their places in the final eight. The upcoming quarterfinals promise several exciting matchups as the race for the World Cup trophy intensifies.

For Canadian fans, although the tournament ended in the Round of 16, this was still the nation’s best World Cup campaign to date. Canada earned its first ever knockout stage victory with a 1-0 win over South Africa before eventually falling to a strong Moroccan side.

Reaching the Round of 16 on home soil was a historic achievement and another important step in the continued growth of Canadian soccer, giving supporters plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future.