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Morocco, Canada, Paraguay Advance; Iran Eliminated.

6/30/2026

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Summary

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Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing to last 16.
Canada won 1-0 over South Africa in Los Angeles, Canada midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scoring in stoppage time.
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties 5-4 after a 1-1 draw in Boston, handing Germany’s shootout loss.
Iran were knocked out after Austria’s equaliser against Algeria kept them out of spots, following a goal in a 1-1 draw with Egypt.

History

Historical Context

France’s 1998 World Cup triumph marked the nation’s first title and the first time a host won since Argentina 1978. After topping Group C, France defeated Italy on penalties (4-3) in the quarter-final before beating Brazil 3-0 in the final at Stade de France on 12 July 1998, watched by an estimated 1.3 billion TV viewers.

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Story summary

Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing to last 16.
Canada won 1-0 over South Africa in Los Angeles, Canada midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scoring in stoppage time.
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties 5-4 after a 1-1 draw in Boston, handing Germany’s shootout loss.
Iran were knocked out after Austria’s equaliser against Algeria kept them out of spots, following a goal in a 1-1 draw with Egypt.

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