However, we have now lost one of the three co-hosts as Canada were comfortably beaten by African Cup of Nation champions Morocco.
Tournament favourites France managed to edge Paraguay in a bitty encounter to book their progression.
Sunday sees two blockbuster clashes as Brazil and Norway go toe to toe, and then England take on Mexico, and the Azteca altitude.
A mouthwatering tie between Spain and Portugal is the standout clash on Monday, followed by co-hosts USA welcoming Belgium to Seattle.
The penultimate last-16 game sees Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Switzerland vs Colombia completes the set.
World Cup 2026 last-16 fixtures…
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