Hajime Moriyasu was expected to confirm on Thursday he was staying as head coach of the Japan men's soccer team, but instead he said he needed time to relax and review the World Cup results before deciding his future.

Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1; will now face Brazil in the round of 16. France beat Sweden 3-0; will face Paraguay in the round of 16 Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0; will face the winner of England vs Congo DR in the round of 16.

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Japan winger Keito Nakamura is keen to move to the Premier League this summer after attracting interest from several clubs, following his impressive World Cup performances.

Morocco will face Canada in the 2026 World Cup last 16 after beating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties. The game finished 1-1 after extra time following goals from Cody Gakpo and Issa Diop in normal time.

The 2026 World Cup knockout round continues with three more matches on Thursday, and the latest bet365 bonus code gives new users $150 in bonus bets after placing a first wager of $10 or more, with the offer varying by state.

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