France and Mexico advance, celebrations in Mexico claim…

France and Mexico advance, celebrations in Mexico claim victims

01.07.2026 11:01 HotInfo

The knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought further wins for the favorites. France beat Sweden 3:0 in New York on Tuesday and advanced to the round of 16, where it will face Paraguay. Mexico won 2:0 against Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico and, as the host country, continues in the tournament without a hitch. Le Figaro ↗

The French team built on its flawless group stage. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals against Sweden, with Bradley Barcola adding another. Before the match, both Barcola and Lucas Digne were given places in the starting lineup. After the win, the French team began focusing on Paraguay, which had already eliminated Germany in a penalty shootout, causing the tournament's first major upset. Le Monde ↗

Mexico recorded its fourth consecutive win and advanced to the top sixteen teams. However, following the host country's qualification, at least two people died during the celebrations in Mexico. The tournament also passed the mark of five million spectators in the stadiums, which FIFA called a record milestone. France24 ↗

Other results from the previous matches also remain significant. Ivory Coast lost to Norway 1:2, Morocco got past the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout, and Iran left Tijuana after elimination to applause from Mexican fans. On Wednesday, the round of 16 continues with England against the Democratic Republic of Congo and a duel between Belgium and Senegal. France24 ↗

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