The 2026 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico — is delivering unforgettable drama in the knockout rounds. From England’s heroic win at the legendary Azteca Stadium to Canada reaching the last 16 for the very first time, here’s your complete roundup of the action.
England 3-2 Mexico: Bellingham Brilliance at the Azteca
England produced their finest performance of the tournament at the iconic Estadio Azteca, defeating a formidable Mexico side 3-2 to book a quarter-final clash against Norway. The match was delayed by an hour due to severe storms, but once it started, the drama never stopped.
Jude Bellingham was the star of the show, scoring twice in the space of just 98 seconds before half-time. Harry Kane added a penalty after Anthony Gordon was brought down. England had to dig deep after Jarell Quansah was shown a red card early in the second half. But Jordan Pickford was in superb form, making crucial saves to keep Mexico at bay.
Thomas Tuchel shifted to a five-man backline, bringing on Dan Burn and Djed Spence to see out one of England’s finest wins in recent memory.
Spain 3-0 Austria: First Knockout Win Since 2010
Spain won their first World Cup knockout match in 16 years, cruising past Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, taking his tournament tally to four, while Pedro Porro added a header.
USA 1-0 Bosnia: Bitter-Sweet Win for Co-Hosts
The United States recorded their first knockout win since 2002, beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0. However, Folarin Balogun was shown a red card, ruling him out of the next match against Belgium.
Belgium 3-2 Senegal & Canada Make History
Belgium staged a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down thanks to Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans. Meanwhile, Canada reached the knockout stages for the first time ever with a dramatic 92nd-minute winner from Stephen Eustaquio.
Upcoming Matches
- Mon July 6: Portugal vs Spain (Round of 32)
- Mon July 6: USA vs Belgium (Round of 16)
- Thu July 9: England vs Norway (Quarter-Final)
- Sun July 19: World Cup Final — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
FAQ
Where is the 2026 World Cup?
Co-hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico across 16 venues including the Azteca, SoFi Stadium, MetLife Stadium, and BC Place.
Who are the favorites?
England, Spain, Brazil, and Argentina are the top contenders remaining.
When is the World Cup final?
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.