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Carlo Ancelotti says there is no special plan to neutralise Erling Haaland as Brazil prepare for a World Cup Round of 16 clash with Norway, focusing on a balanced approach.

Didier Deschamps feared Kylian Mbappe would be targeted by Paraguay in the ill-tempered World Cup clash, as France advanced to the quarter-finals with a late penalty.

Kylian Mbappe scored a crucial penalty to break Paraguay's stubborn resistance, guiding France into the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. It was a tense battle, but France ultimately prevailed in Philadelphia to keep their campaign alive.

Morocco proved clinical in Houston, eliminating co-hosts Canada 3-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Azzedine Ounahi struck twice as the Atlas Lions masterfully ended the home side's tournament run with a dominant display.