# FIFA World Cup 2026 Roundup: Mbappe, Ronaldo & Kane Deliver as Germany Crashes Out
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 is delivering everything fans could ask for — dramatic comebacks, penalty shootout heartbreak, and history-making performances from the game’s biggest stars. Hosted across 16 venues in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, this 48-team tournament is living up to the hype.
## France 3-0 Sweden — Mbappe Makes History
Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches as France cruised past Sweden in New Jersey. A first-half strike and a second-half curled finish took Mbappe to 10 knockout-stage goals and six for this tournament, tying Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot lead.
Bradley Barcola added the third after a clever assist from Crystal Palace-bound Michael Olise. France now faces Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4 after the South Americans pulled off the biggest shock of the tournament so far.
## Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay wins 4-3 on penalties) — *Shock of the Tournament*
Four-time world champions Germany are out. Paraguay delivered one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, winning a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Boston.
Julio Enciso headed Paraguay ahead before Kai Havertz equalized for Germany. In the shootout, both Havertz and Nick Woltemade had their penalties saved by goalkeeper Orlando Gill. After misses from both sides, Jonathan Tah blazed over for Germany, and defender Jose Canale held his nerve to send Paraguay through.
## Portugal 2-1 Croatia — Ronaldo Scores, Ramos Snatches Late Winner
In a match packed with drama, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever World Cup knockout goal from the penalty spot after Ivan Perisic had given Croatia the lead. But the night belonged to substitute Goncalo Ramos, who headed home a 94th-minute winner from a Rafael Leao cross.
Croatia thought they had equalized deep into stoppage time through Josko Gvardiol, but VAR ruled the goal out for offside — one of three Croatian goals disallowed in a chaotic second half.
The emotional moment of the night came when Ronaldo, wearing the jersey of late former teammate Diogo Jota, led Portugal’s celebrations in front of their fans.
**Next up:** Portugal faces European champions Spain in Dallas on July 6.
## England 2-1 DR Congo — Kane Saves the Three Lions
Thomas Tuchel’s England were minutes from an embarrassing exit against DR Congo in Atlanta. Brian Cipenga had given the African side a shock lead, and DR Congo keeper Lionel Mpasi made a string of stunning saves.
But Harry Kane, as he so often does, rescued England. A brilliant header from Anthony Gordon’s cross leveled the score in the 75th minute, and four minutes later he smashed home a stunning winner on the turn — his fifth goal of the tournament.
**Next up:** England faces co-hosts Mexico at the legendary Azteca Stadium on July 6.
## Today’s Matches (July 3)
| Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|——-|——-|————|
| Australia vs Egypt | Boston Stadium | TBD |
| Argentina vs Cape Verde | Mexico City Stadium | TBD |
## Upcoming Round of 16 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|——|——-|——-|
| July 4 | Paraguay vs France | Philadelphia |
| July 5 | TBD vs TBD | Various |
| July 6 | Spain vs Portugal | Dallas |
| July 6 | Mexico vs England | Mexico City (Azteca) |
## FAQ
### Can the USMNT win the World Cup on home soil?
The US team has shown steady growth and reached the knockout stage. With home advantage across three countries, this 48-team format opens up opportunities — but matchups against traditional powerhouses in the later rounds will be a massive test.
### Who is leading the Golden Boot race?
Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Kylian Mbappe (France) are tied on six goals each, with Harry Kane close behind on five. With the tournament now in knockout stages, every goal carries extra weight.
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