Your Guide to Day 24 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Round of 16 kicks off with France facing Paraguay and Morocco taking on Canada, with all matches airing on FOX and streaming on FOX One.

Round of 16 Kickoff: Schedule and Viewing Information

Day 24 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with a highly anticipated matchup between Morocco and Canada in Houston, followed by Kylian Mbappe's France as they take on Paraguay in Philadelphia. Both matches will air on FOX, with every game available to stream live and on demand on FOX One.

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Canada vs. Morocco: A Rematch Four Years in the Making

Canada finished second in Group B with one win, one draw, and one loss, and secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a 1-0 win over South Africa. Morocco, on the other hand, went unbeaten through Group C and edged out the Netherlands on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The two teams met in the 2022 World Cup group stage, where Morocco emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, and have won both meetings between the nations since.

Key Player to Watch

The Spanish-born Paris Saint-Germain right back has been exceptional in this tournament, playing every minute of Morocco's four games. His ability to push forward into the attack will be a significant threat if Canada's Davies is not at full strength.

Paraguay vs. France: A Clash of Styles

France swept Group I with three wins and followed it up with a convincing 3-0 rout of Sweden in the Round of 32, with Kylian Mbappe's six goals trailing only Lionel Messi for the tournament lead. Paraguay, meanwhile, finished Group D with one win, one draw, and one loss before pulling off a stunning penalty-shootout upset over four-time champion Germany. The teams have met once before at a World Cup, with France winning 1-0 in the 1998 Round of 16.

Player to Watch

With Paraguay expected to sit deep in a well-disciplined formation, France will require elite playmaking to break through. Olise has been instrumental to the success of Mbappé and Dembélé, with five assists in the tournament, and will likely be the key to unlocking Paraguay's defense.