[VOVWORLD] - Following the Round of 16 matches played on Saturday, FIFA confirmed France and Morocco as the first two teams to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face each other.

[VOVWORLD] - The Spanish national football team secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday at the Sofi Stadium in California, USA.

[VOVWORLD] - Morocco’s national team players have sent a message of encouragement to children at the Princess Lalla Asmaa Foundation for Deaf Children, urging them to pursue their dreams with courage and perseverance while continuing their academic journeys.

[VOVWORLD] - A controversy between the US and Iran regarding the 2026 World Cup escalated when US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin publicly celebrated Iran's elimination from the tournament by saying he "might've sung a song or two, or maybe even danced a happy dance" and was glad they were leaving.

[VOVWORLD] - A 10-man United States roared into the next round of the World Cup ​on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia, ending ‌a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of a dream American run in soccer's global showpiece.

[VOVWORLD] - Germany and the Netherlands were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after losing penalty shootouts to Paraguay and Morocco in the round of 16. 

[VOVWORLD] - Two weeks into FIFA World Cup 2026, Philadelphia has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the world’s largest football tournament. Beyond packed stadiums, hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, and entertainment venues have all reported a sharp surge in visitors and business activity, delivering a significant boost to the local economy.

[VOVWORLD] - Canada advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in the nation's history after defeating South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32.

[VOVWORLD] - Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven ​consecutive World Cup matches when he ‌netted for Argentina against Jordan in Dallas on Saturday, moving past Just Fontaine and Jairzinho.

[VOVWORLD] - Following Saturday matches, nine pairings were determined for the 2026 World Cup knockout round of 32. They include Canada vs South Africa, Brazil vs Japan, Netherlands vs Morocco, USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina, France vs Sweden, Norway vs Ivory Coast, Germany vs Paraguay, Australia vs Egypt, and Argentina vs Cape Verde.