FIFA World Cup 2026 in photos: Best moments from France, Mexico, Norway and Sweden matches
France, Mexico, and Norway secured commanding wins in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, advancing to the quarter-finals. France dominated Sweden 3-0, Mexico triumphed 2-0 over Ecuador, and Norway narrowly defeated Ivory Coast 2-1. The knockout ...
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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Fans gather in Quito - Quito, Ecuador - June 30, 2026 Ecuador fans react at the Mega Plaza La Pradera in Quito during the match REUTERS/Cristina Vega
The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy gathered pace on June 30 as three clashes produced dominant performances, tense finishes, and emotional exits. At New York/New Jersey Stadium, France delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Host nation Mexico delighted its home crowd with a clinical 2-0 win against Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium, while Norway held off Ivory Coast 2-1 in a hard-fought contest at Dallas Stadium.
From spectacular celebrations to the heartbreak of elimination, these photos capture the defining moments from another memorable day of World Cup knockout football.
Team Norway fans in the stands ahead of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 A Sweden fan inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/John Sibley Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 A Sweden fan eats inside the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Vincent CarchiettaSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Fans gather in Los Angeles - Los Angeles, California, U.S. - June 30, 2026 Mexico fans celebrate at a watch party in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles after the match as they advance to the round of 16 stage of the World Cup REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Fans gather in Mexico City - Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 A fan in a costume is lifted by other fans before the match REUTERS/Luis Cortes Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 Fans pose for a selfie inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Dylan MartinezSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Fans gather in Quito - Quito, Ecuador - June 30, 2026 Ecuador fans react at the Mega Plaza La Pradera in Quito during the match REUTERS/Cristina Vega Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 France fans with their faces painted inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Ivory Coast team fans ahead of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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The Round of 32 action continues on July 1, with three more teams set to book their places in the quarter-finals. England will face DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium, and Belgium takes on Senegal at Seattle Stadium, while co-host United States meets Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Stadium in another crucial knockout encounter.
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