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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is delivering drama night after night. Here’s your complete roundup of Wednesday’s action — including Harry Kane’s late heroics, Mexico’s fortress dominance, and Senegal’s statement win over Belgium.
🇲🇽 Mexico 2–0 Ecuador — Co-Hosts Cruise at the Azteca
Mexico kicked off the Round of 32 in style with a commanding 2–0 victory over Ecuador at a thunderstorm-delayed Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Julián Quiñones opened the scoring with his third goal of the tournament, cutting inside and firing into the roof of the net. Raúl Jiménez doubled the lead moments later, punishing Ecuadorian center-back Joel Ordóñez for a costly mistake on the edge of his own box.
Mexico carved out four chances inside the first 10 minutes — their best start to a World Cup match since 1966 in terms of chances created. The co-hosts have now won all four matches, scoring eight goals and conceding zero.
The match ended on a sour note for Ecuador when Piero Hincapié received a red card in stoppage time for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent — the second such sending-off at this tournament.
Next up: Mexico will face England in Mexico City on Sunday, July 6. At the Azteca, Mexico has won 70 of 89 competitive matches and has never lost a World Cup game at the venue (10 matches played).
🏴 England 2–1 DR Congo — Kane to the Rescue
England were 15 minutes away from one of the most embarrassing exits in their World Cup history — until Harry Kane produced a captain’s performance.
DR Congo’s Brian Cipenga had given the African side a deserved lead, and goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made save after save to keep England out. Yoane Wissa even hit the post with the goal gaping just before halftime.
With time running out, Kane headed home the equalizer from Anthony Gordon’s cross in the 75th minute. Then, four minutes from time, he collected the ball on the edge of the box, turned, and lashed a stunning right-foot finish past Mpasi to win the game.
Kane now has five goals at this World Cup, and England somehow finds itself in the Round of 16 despite a largely dreadful performance.
Next up: England must travel to the Azteca — 2,200 meters above sea level — to face Mexico in front of 80,000 roaring fans. Good luck, Three Lions.
🇸🇳 Senegal 2–0 Belgium — Shock in Seattle
Senegal is turning heads at this World Cup. Habib Diarra opened the scoring and Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead with a stunning solo goal — bringing down a long ball with his chest before rifling past Thibaut Courtois.
Belgium’s golden generation looks to be fading. Kevin De Bruyne and Jérémy Doku were both substituted with the team trailing 2-0, and Romelu Lukaku couldn’t turn the tide after coming on at halftime.
Next up: Senegal advances to face the winner of USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 16.
Other Results & Upcoming Fixtures
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France vs Sweden | France wins — Mbappé scores twice |
| 🇳🇴 Norway vs Côte d’Ivoire | Norway wins — Haaland dramatic late winner |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco vs Netherlands | Morocco wins on penalties |
| 🇺🇸 USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | Coming Thursday, July 2 |
📅 Key Upcoming Matches (Eastern Time)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 2 | USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | Los Angeles |
| Thu, Jul 2 | Spain vs Austria | Houston |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Brazil vs Paraguay | Dallas |
| Sun, Jul 6 | Mexico vs England | Mexico City (Azteca) |
FAQ
Where is the 2026 World Cup being hosted?
The tournament is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico across 16 cities.
How does the new 48-team format work?
The top two from each group plus the best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32 (Last 32), which is single-elimination through to the final.
Has Mexico ever lost at the Azteca in a World Cup?
No. Mexico has played 10 World Cup matches at the Azteca Stadium and never lost — winning 8 and drawing 2. The venue has hosted two World Cup finals (1970 and 1986).
Can the US men’s team make a deep run?
The US faces Bosnia-Herzegovina next. If they win, Senegal awaits — followed by a potential quarterfinal. For a co-host nation, the path to the semifinals is very real.
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