The article discusses the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, highlighting France and Morocco as the first teams to secure quarter-final spots.France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay, secured by Kylian Mbappé's penalty, and Morocco's 3-0 win against Canada, led by Azzedine Ounahi and Brahim Diaz, are emphasized.Opta's supercomputer simulations predict France as the most likely winner with a 31.42% chance, followed by Argentina (15.47%) and Spain (12.81%).The article also outlines potential semi-final matchups, such as Spain vs France and Argentina vs Brazil, and mentions Brazil's 9.34% chance to win their sixth title.

Key details include France's dominance in North America, Argentina's narrow escape against Cape Verde, and Spain's clash with Portugal in the Round of 16.The piece underscores the tournament's progression and the significance of early victories in shaping the knockout stages.