# World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Canada Makes History, Mbappe Breaks Record, France Cruises Past Sweden
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 continued on Thursday with a packed slate of knockout action across the United States and Canada. Here’s everything you need to know from the day’s matches.
## 🇨🇦 Canada 1-0 South Africa — History for the Co-Hosts
**Venue: Los Angeles Stadium**
Canada made history on Thursday, qualifying for the World Cup Round of 16 for the **first time ever** with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa.
Stephen Eustáquio was the hero, scoring a stunning low strike from the edge of the area in the **second minute of stoppage time** to break South African hearts and send the Canadian fans into ecstasy.
The match was a tense, scrappy affair with few clear-cut chances. Canada had the better of possession and chances but couldn’t find a way past a stubborn South African defense until the dying moments. Alphonso Davies made his return from injury as a substitute and immediately added quality to Canada’s attack, setting the stage for Eustáquio’s dramatic winner.
Jesse Marsch’s emotional post-match speech to his players captured the moment: *”You are Canadian heroes. The future of the sport in this country is huge because of you.”*
Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on Saturday, July 4.
## 🇫🇷 France 3-0 Sweden — Mbappe Makes History
**Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium**
Kylian Mbappé became the **all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches** as France cruised past Sweden to set up a Round of 16 clash with Paraguay.
Mbappé scored twice (45+1′, 74′) to take his tournament tally to **six goals**, tied with Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot lead. The French superstar now has 10 knockout-stage World Cup goals — more than any player in history.
Bradley Barcola added the second goal (53′) after a brilliant assist from Michael Olise, who was the creative spark throughout. Ousmane Dembélé hit the woodwork twice as France dominated from start to finish.
Sweden’s best chance fell to Viktor Gyökeres, but the Arsenal striker was denied by France keeper Mike Maignan late on.
France will face Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.
## 🇪🇸 Spain vs Austria — Later Today
Spain takes on Austria in the final Round of 32 fixture of the day at Los Angeles Stadium. The winner will advance to face the Netherlands or Morocco in the Round of 16.
## Round of 32 Results So Far
| Match | Score | Venue |
|——-|——-|——-|
| Canada vs South Africa | **1-0** | Los Angeles |
| France vs Sweden | **3-0** | New Jersey |
| Spain vs Austria | **TBD** | Los Angeles |
## Upcoming Round of 16 Fixtures (July 4)
| Match | Venue | Time (ET) |
|——-|——-|———–|
| France vs Paraguay | Philadelphia | TBD |
| Canada vs NED/MAR | Houston | TBD |
### ❓ FAQ
**Q: Who advanced to the Round of 16 from the July 2 matches?**
A: France and Canada both secured their spots. France beat Sweden 3-0, while Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in stoppage time.
**Q: How many goals has Kylian Mbappé scored in World Cup knockout matches?**
A: Mbappé now has 10 knockout-stage World Cup goals, the most of any player in tournament history. He surpassed Miroslav Klose (8) and Gabriel Batistuta (8) with his brace against Sweden.
**Q: Has Canada ever made it past the group stage before?**
A: No. This is Canada’s first-ever Round of 16 appearance. They had lost all six of their previous World Cup matches before this tournament.
**Q: When is the Round of 16?**
A: The Round of 16 is scheduled to begin on July 4, 2026, with France vs Paraguay in Philadelphia and the match involving Canada in Houston.
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