Norway's Erling Haaland applauds at the end of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Canada's Alphonso Davies (19) reacts alongside teammate Tani Oluwaseyi (12) following the team's 1-0 victory over South Africa at the end of FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer action, in Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Norway's Erling Haaland applauds at the end of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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Canada's Alphonso Davies (19) reacts alongside teammate Tani Oluwaseyi (12) following the team's 1-0 victory over South Africa at the end of FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer action, in Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Norway opens today's World Cup Round of 32 slate against Ivory Coast at 1 p.m., with star striker Erling Haaland back after sitting out the group-stage finale. France meets Sweden at 5 p.m., with coach Didier Deschamps returning to the sideline after missing the defending champions' last match following his mother's funeral. Host Mexico wraps up the day against Ecuador at 9 p.m., looking to use home support and the altitude at Estadio Azteca to reach the Round of 16. Mexico has won all three of its matches so far, while Ecuador reached the knockout stage with a 2-1 upset of Germany.
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Canada is enjoying a rest day in Houston before returning to the training pitch tomorrow to prepare for Saturday's Round of 16 showdown with Morocco. Â The Atlas Lions advanced Monday by defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Â Morocco, which entered the World Cup ranked seventh in the world, will be Canada's highest-ranked opponent of the tournament so far. Â The teams also met at the 2022 World Cup, with Morocco earning a 2-1 group-stage win.
This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published June 30, 2026.
