Wild Night in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16
The 2026 FIFA World Cup served up two absolute classics on Sunday as Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, and England survived a red card and a raucous Azteca crowd to beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in Mexico City.
🇳🇴 Norway 2-1 Brazil: Haaland the Giant Slayer
Erling Haaland delivered a masterclass when it mattered most. With the score deadlocked at 0-0 in the 79th minute, the Manchester City superstar rose above Brazil’s Gabriel to power home a header from Andreas Schjelderup’s cross. Minutes later, he unleashed an unstoppable left-footed strike from outside the box to double Norway’s lead.
Brazil had dominated possession and created the better chances — including a missed first-half penalty when Bruno Guimarães saw his spot-kick saved by Ørjan Nyland — but Haaland’s ruthlessness proved decisive. Neymar converted a late penalty in what is almost certainly his final World Cup appearance, but it was mere consolation.
Haaland now has seven goals in the tournament, tied with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot lead.
🏴 England 3-2 Mexico: Azteca Fortress Breached
At the iconic Estadio Azteca, England handed Mexico their first-ever World Cup defeat at the venue. The Three Lions raced to a 2-0 lead before Mexico stormed back to level the match in front of 87,000 passionate supporters.
The game turned early in the second half when Jude Bellingham received a red card, leaving England down to 10 men for over 40 minutes. But England showed remarkable resilience, snatching a late winner through a Harry Kane header to break Mexican hearts.
Mexico had not lost an official match at Azteca since 2013 — a remarkable run that spanned World Cups in 1970, 1986, and 2026. England’s victory ended that streak in devastating fashion for El Tri.
Other Key Results
Morocco continued their fairytale run by beating co-hosts Canada 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals for the second consecutive World Cup. France edged past a physical Paraguay side 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty after a VAR review.
Upcoming Round of 16 Matches
- Monday, July 6: Portugal vs Spain (Dallas, 19:00 GMT) — The Iberian Derby!
- Tuesday, July 7: USA vs Belgium (Seattle, 00:00 GMT)
- Tuesday, July 7: Argentina vs Egypt (Atlanta, 16:00 GMT)
- Tuesday, July 7: Switzerland vs Colombia (Vancouver, 20:00 GMT)
FAQ
How many goals does Erling Haaland have at the 2026 World Cup?
Haaland has 7 goals in the tournament, tied with Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Kylian Mbappé (France) for the Golden Boot lead.
Who will Norway face in the quarterfinals?
Norway will face the winner of Mexico vs England — which turned out to be England — in the quarterfinal on Saturday, July 11 in Miami.
Is this Neymar’s last World Cup?
Very likely. At 34 years old, Neymar confirmed this was probably his final World Cup campaign. He scored a penalty in what could be his last appearance for Brazil on the world stage.
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