European Round of 16 Dominance Sets Stage as Argentina and Morocco Stand Alone Outside UEFA
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European teams swept the World Cup 2026 Round of 16, leaving Argentina and Morocco as the only non-UEFA nations still standing; Morocco beat Canada 3-0 to keep a semifinal dream alive, Belgium crushed the USA 4-1, and Spain ousted Portugal 1-0 in Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup. Brazil were upset by Norway 2-1, Messi sparked Argentina with a late equaliser after a penalty save, while Mbappé extended his Golden Boot lead and Haaland matched him on seven goals thanks to two assists, as Kane rose to six, signaling a Europe-heavy path to the quarterfinals and beyond.
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