# BEST BETS WORLD CUP ROUND of 16: France-Paraguay, Mexico-England, Brazil-Norway, Canada-Morocco

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Published: 2026-07-03T20:00:00+00:00
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World Cup 2026 Round of 16 explodes over the weekend with four blockbuster knockout clashes on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The stakes are sky-high — last-16 pressure, superstar talent, and massive atmospheres will decide who advances to the quarterfinals. European powerhouses, South American flair, African resilience, and passionate host-nation energy take center stage. Expect tactical masterclasses, end-to-end action, and heroes forged in the fire. Saturday, July 4 Canada vs Morocco – NRG Stadium, Houston, 1 p.m. ET The host Canadians ride wave of home support, athletic energy, and improving depth against a Morocco side known for rock-solid organization, counter-attacking speed, and World Cup pedigree (fresh off their historic run in 2022). Canada will push the tempo and feed off the crowd, while Morocco stays compact and looks to sting on the break. BTTS feels very live, along with overs on cards and corners in a fiery, physical battle of styles. Paraguay vs France – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 5 p.m. ET Paraguay brings South American grit, defensive discipline, and set-piece threat against a star-studded France packed with world-class attackers, midfield control, and tournament experience. Les Bleus should dominate possession and create chances, but Paraguay can frustrate and punish any complacency. Look for France win-to-nil, French anytime goalscorer props (Mbappé & co.), or unders if Paraguay parks the bus. A heavyweight European favorite versus resilient underdog clash. Sunday, July 5 Brazil vs Norway – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., 4 p.m. ET The Seleção arrive with samba flair, technical brilliance, attacking firepower, and five-star squad depth against a Norway team full of athleticism, direct play, and star power (Erling Haaland…

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