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The Round of 32 is officially in the books, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now entering its most thrilling phase. Starting Saturday, July 4, the Round of 16 kicks off across North America with eight do-or-die matches running through July 7.
Round of 32 Final Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| July 3 | Colombia vs. Ghana | 1-0 |
| July 3 | Argentina vs. Cape Verde | 3-2 (AET) |
| July 3 | Egypt vs. Australia | 1-1 (4-2 pens) |
| July 2 | Spain vs. Austria | 3-0 |
| July 2 | Portugal vs. Croatia | 2-1 |
| July 2 | Switzerland vs. Algeria | 2-0 |
| July 1 | USA vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2-0 |
| July 1 | Belgium vs. Senegal | 3-2 (AET) |
| July 1 | England vs. DR Congo | 2-1 |
| June 30 | Mexico vs. Ecuador | 2-0 |
| June 30 | France vs. Sweden | 3-0 |
| June 30 | Norway vs. Ivory Coast | 2-1 |
| June 29 | Morocco vs. Netherlands | 1-1 (3-2 pens) |
| June 29 | Paraguay vs. Germany | 1-1 (4-3 pens) |
| June 29 | Brazil vs. Japan | 2-1 |
| June 28 | Canada vs. South Africa | 1-0 |
Key Highlights from the Round of 32
- Argentina survives a scare: Lionel Messi’s Argentina needed extra time to dispatch a resilient Cape Verde side, winning 3-2. Messi now leads the Golden Boot race with 7 goals.
- Egypt makes history: Mohamed Salah’s Egypt won their first-ever World Cup knockout match, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
- France rolls on: Kylian MbappĂ© bagged a brace in France’s 3-0 demolition of Sweden, bringing his tournament total to 6 goals.
- USA advances despite red card: The USMNT held firm with 10 men to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, setting up a massive Round of 16 clash with Belgium.
- Paraguay stuns Germany: In one of the tournament’s biggest upsets, Paraguay knocked out four-time champions Germany on penalties (4-3) after a 1-1 draw.
Round of 16 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 4 | Canada vs. Morocco | NRG Stadium, Houston | 1:00 PM |
| July 4 | Paraguay vs. France | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 5:00 PM |
| July 5 | Brazil vs. Norway | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | 4:00 PM |
| July 5 | Mexico vs. England | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 8:00 PM |
| July 6 | Portugal vs. Spain | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | 3:00 PM |
| July 6 | USA vs. Belgium | Lumen Field, Seattle | 8:00 PM |
| July 7 | Argentina vs. Egypt | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 12:00 PM |
| July 7 | Switzerland vs. Colombia | BC Place, Vancouver | 4:00 PM |
Golden Boot Race
The superstar names are lighting up the scoresheet:
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) — 7 goals
- Kylian Mbappé (France) — 6 goals
- Erling Haaland (Norway) — 5 goals
- Harry Kane (England) — 5 goals
- VinĂcius JĂşnior (Brazil) — 4 goals
Today’s Action: July 4 Must-Watch Matches
Canada vs. Morocco — 1 PM ET (NRG Stadium, Houston)
Canada is enjoying a dream tournament, having won their first-ever knockout match in the Round of 32 against South Africa. But Morocco — a 2022 semifinalist — represents a massive step up in quality. The Atlas Lions edged past the Netherlands on penalties and will look to control possession. Can Canada’s Cinderella run continue?
Paraguay vs. France — 5 PM ET (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia)
France has been one of the tournament’s most dominant teams, and MbappĂ© looks determined to claim this World Cup as his own. Paraguay, fresh off their stunning penalty shootout win over Germany, will need to summon that same defensive grit. Les Bleus enter as heavy favorites, but this World Cup has already proven that nothing is guaranteed.
Looking Ahead
The quarterfinals are set to begin on July 10, with the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Buckle up — the road to the World Cup trophy is only getting more intense.
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