The first pair of 1/8 finals of the 2026 World Cup have been decided

At the 2026 World Cup, the first pair of 1/8 finals became known. The teams of Morocco and Canada will compete for a place in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The match will take place on July 4. The meeting is scheduled to start at 22:00 Kyiv time. The Moroccans made it to the next round, in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. In turn with the score 1:0. In addition to Morocco and Canada, participation in the 1/8 finals has already been guaranteed by the national teams of Brazil and Paraguay, who also successfully passed the stage of the 1/16 finals. As a reminder, the 2026 World Cup will be held for the first time in history in three countries: the USA, Canada and Mexico. The final of the tournament is scheduled for July 19.