Anything can happen in the World Cup knockout stages, as demonstrated by Germany’s surprising elimination by Paraguay on Monday. Can Tuesday’s matches deliver unexpected results?
Ivory Coast and Norway faced a tight match in Dallas, ending with Erling Haaland netting the decisive goal in Norway’s 2-1 victory. Later, France defeated Sweden in New Jersey, with Kylian Mbappé once again shining by scoring two goals, leading to a 3-0 win that sets up a last-16 encounter against Paraguay.
The final match of the day is set to be a crucial battle between co-hosts Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, promising high stakes and the challenge of high altitude.