Morocco and France have secured their places in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament. Morocco dominated their match, defeating one of the host nations with a commanding 3-0 victory, earning a spot among the eight best teams. France faced a tougher challenge, ultimately winning 1-0 against Paraguay after a penalty goal scored by Kylian Mbappé. These results set the stage for a highly anticipated first major clash in the quarterfinals between Morocco and France. The victories eliminate Canada and Paraguay from contention. Further details regarding the remaining round of sixteen matches are forthcoming.