European Round of 16 Dominance Sets Stage as Argentina and Morocco Stand Alone Outside UEFA
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.
