France, Norway, and Mexico advanced to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after impressive victories. France defeated Sweden 3-0, Norway overcame Côte d'Ivoire 2-1, and Mexico triumphed over Ecuador 2-0, showcasing strong performances in the tournament.
Erling Haaland led Norway to their first-ever World Cup knockout victory with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. Norway will face Brazil in the last 16. Meanwhile, France and Mexico aim to secure their places in the knockout stage.
Erling Haaland scored a late winner for Norway, defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 and securing a spot in the World Cup knockout stage against Brazil. Amad Diallo had previously equalized for Ivory Coast with a superb strike.
