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FIFA World Cup 2026: Giants Survive, Emotional Farewells As QF Line-up Finalises

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Giants Survive, Emotional Farewells As QF Line-up Finalises

By IANS News July 08, 2026 • 17:15 PM View: 162

The FIFA World Cup: The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 delivered late winners, stunning upsets, dramatic comebacks and emotional farewells as the race for football’s biggest prize narrowed to the final eight.

Morocco kicked off the knockout stage in style with a commanding display to eliminate co-hosts Canada. The Atlas Lions have carried forward the momentum from their memorable run in Qatar, while Canada can take pride in reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history.

TAGS FIFA WC FIFA World Cup Atlas Lions World Cup Kylian Mbappe Les Bleus Erling Haaland Mikel Merino Cristiano Ronaldo Folarin Balogun Lionel Messi Harry Kane FIFA World Cup

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