Norway, Brazil and Erling Haaland
Sunday at MetLife Stadium

Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, with Erling Haaland scoring twice late on. The defeat sends the five-time champions home at their earliest World Cup stage since 1990.

Haaland broke through after Andreas Schjelderup twice created openings from the left, first for a header and then a stoppage-time finish. Brazil missed key chances, including Bruno Guimaraes’ penalty, before Neymar’s late penalty came too late.

Morocco, Canada and Azzedine Ounahi
Saturday in Houston

Morocco beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach a second consecutive men’s World Cup quarter-final. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a stoppage-time third as the Atlas Lions extended their unbeaten run to 34 matches.

Canada started strongly but failed to convert early chances before Morocco grew into the game. Brahim Diaz supplied two assists, Bono made key saves, and Morocco’s counter-attacking edge punished Canada’s lack of finishing after the interval.

France, Paraguay and Kylian Mbappe
Saturday in Philadelphia

France beat Paraguay 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty in extreme Philadelphia heat. The result sends Didier Deschamps’ side into a last-eight meeting with Morocco on Thursday.

Paraguay frustrated France with a deep block, physical challenges and repeated provocation, but Diego Gomez’s foul on Desire Doue eventually brought VAR intervention. Mbappe converted calmly, levelling Lionel Messi on seven tournament goals and keeping France’s title push alive.

Colombia, Ghana and Jhon Arias
Friday in Kansas City

Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup last 16, with Jhon Arias scoring the decisive first-half goal. The result eliminated Ghana and sent Colombia into a knockout tie against Switzerland in Vancouver.

Luis Suarez replaced the injured Jhon Cordoba early and immediately created the winner with a low cross. Colombia controlled the match in heavy heat, kept a third straight shutout and held off Ghana despite late pressure.

Trinity Rodman and Washington Spirit
Friday at Audi Field

Trinity Rodman scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, as Washington Spirit beat Houston Dash 2-1 in the NWSL’s first regular-season match after a month-long break. The brace moved her to five goals this season.

Rodman opened the scoring from Leicy Santos’ long pass before Houston equalised late through Kate Faasse. She then struck in the 94th minute through traffic, lifting Washington to within one point of the league lead.

Argentina, Cape Verde and Lionel Messi
Friday in Miami

Argentina survived a major World Cup scare by beating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time. Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal before Cape Verde twice equalised, forcing the holders deep before Cristian Romero’s deflected header settled it.

Cape Verde pushed the champions closer than expected, with Deroy Duarte and Sidny Lopes Cabral scoring memorable goals. Vozinha repeatedly denied Messi, but Argentina held on after late pressure and advanced despite looking vulnerable in knockout conditions.

Egypt, Australia and Mohamed Salah
Friday in Arlington

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win a World Cup knockout match for the first time. Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka, and Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the decisive kick for Egypt.

Australia’s late goalkeeper switch backfired as Mathew Ryan replaced Patrick Beach before the shootout but failed to save a penalty. Harry Souttar and 18-year-old Lucas Herrington missed, sending Egypt into a last-16 tie against Argentina.

Portugal, Croatia and Cristiano Ronaldo
Thursday in Toronto

Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to reach the World Cup last 16, with Goncalo Ramos scoring in stoppage time after Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty. The result ended Luka Modric’s fifth and likely final World Cup campaign in Canada.

Croatia thought they had equalised deep into added time, but VAR ruled Mario Pasalic offside after Connected Ball Technology detected a faint Igor Matanovic touch. FIFA later defended the decision, leaving Portugal to face Spain next.

Spain and Austria
Thursday at SoFi Stadium

Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach the World Cup last 16, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Pedro Porro adding another goal. Luis de la Fuente’s side now face either Portugal or Croatia in Texas.

Spain controlled the match with high tempo possession and pressure, while Lamine Yamal repeatedly troubled Austria’s defence. Oyarzabal finished two Marc Cucurella deliveries, taking his tournament tally to four and giving Spain fresh knockout momentum.

United States, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Folarin Balogun
Wednesday in Santa Clara

The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to win their first World Cup knockout match since 2002. Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off, meaning he will miss the round-of-16 tie against Belgium next in Seattle.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side survived with 10 men after Balogun’s VAR red card, then sealed the win through Malik Tillman’s free kick. FIFA’s rules mean the striker’s one-match suspension cannot be appealed by US Soccer officials.