Switzerland continued their impressive form with a 3-1 win over Egypt with goals from Nevio Sherrer, Ethan Bruchez and Jill Stiel giving them a commanding 3-0 lead just before the hour mark with the African side claiming a late consolation through Anas Roshdy.

France were given a stern test by Colombia before emerging 2-0 winners. Antonie Valero gave the 2001 champions a 14th minute lead but the win was only secured in second half stoppage time through Pierre Mounguengue’s strike.

Mexico let slip a 2-1 lead against Argentina with Fernando Closter’s header in the 87th minute sending the tie to penalties. Santiago Lopez saved Gaston Bouhier’s kick to take Mexico through with a 5-4 win.

Tied 1-1 after regulation time, Republic of Ireland won a marathon shootout 9-8 against Canada with goalkeeper Alex Noonan keeping out Elijah Roche’s penalty. Chouaib Bellaarouch was the hero for Morocco, making two saves in their 4-3 shootout win against the United States after it finished 1-1 in normal time.

There was also a win on penalties for Brazil who edged Paraguay 5-4 after their tie ended goalless while Mali overpowered Zambia in a 3-1 win thanks to late strikes from Seydou Dembele and Lamine Keita.

In an all-European affair, Portugal edged Belgium 2-1 with all three goals coming in the first half with Anisio Cabral’s brace enough to send the former through.

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