# World Cup 2026 Today: Haaland vs. Ivory Coast, Mbappé vs. Sweden, and Hosts Mexico Face Ecuador
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is officially underway — and it has already delivered pure drama. After a wild opening to the Round of 32 that saw **penalty shootouts, stoppage-time winners, and a major upset**, Tuesday June 30 brings three more massive matchups featuring some of the sport’s biggest stars.
Here’s everything you need to know about today’s World Cup action.
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## What Happened Monday: A Knockout Stage for the Ages
Monday’s Round of 32 matches set the bar impossibly high:
– **Brazil 2-1 Japan** — Gabriel Martinelli scored a late winner to send the Seleção through 🇧🇷
– **Paraguay 1-1 Germany (4-3 pens)** — Miguel Almirón led Paraguay to a stunning shootout victory, eliminating the 2014 champions 🇵🇾
– **Morocco 1-1 Netherlands (3-2 pens)** — Issa Diop’s equalizer and a heroic shootout sent the Atlas Lions to the Round of 16 🇲🇦
Already, **Germany and the Netherlands** — two traditional powerhouses — are heading home.
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## Today’s Round of 32 Matches (June 30)
### 🥇 Ivory Coast vs. Norway — 1:00 PM ET (AT&T Stadium, Arlington)
This is the **Erling Haaland show**. The Manchester City superstar already has **four goals** in this tournament and sat out Norway’s final group match to rest. He’ll be hungry to pad his Golden Boot tally.
But Ivory Coast is no pushover. The Elephants feature teenage sensation **Yan Diomande** and veteran Nicolas Pépé, who bagged a brace against Curaçao. Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute winner against Ecuador showed this team has real heart.
**Winner faces:** Brazil on July 5 in East Rutherford.
### 🇫🇷 France vs. Sweden — 5:00 PM ET (MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford)
**Kylian Mbappé** has been in devastating form, scoring four goals in the group stage as France outscored opponents 10-2. With Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup goal record in sight, Mbappé has every reason to keep pushing forward.
France enter as heavy favorites, but Sweden — who qualified as a third-place team — have nothing to lose. Yasin Ayari’s brace against Tunisia showed they can produce goals when it matters.
**Winner faces:** Paraguay on July 4 in Philadelphia.
### 🇲🇽 Mexico vs. Ecuador — 9:00 PM ET (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
This is the **nightcap with the most atmosphere**. Mexico, one of three co-hosts, have been perfect so far — **3 wins, 0 goals conceded**. El Tri swept Group A with wins over South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia.
Ecuador stumbled through Group E with just one win (over a rotated Germany side), but they’ll be dangerous as the underdog. The Azteca crowd will be a factor.
**Winner faces:** England or DR Congo on July 5 in Mexico City.
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## How to Watch Today’s Matches
| Match | Time (ET) | Venue | TV |
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| Ivory Coast vs. Norway | 1:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | FOX / Telemundo |
| France vs. Sweden | 5:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | FOX / Telemundo |
| Mexico vs. Ecuador | 9:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | FOX / Telemundo |
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## Updated Round of 16 Bracket
| Date | Matchup | Venue |
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| July 4 | Canada vs. Morocco | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| July 4 | Paraguay vs. France/Sweden | Lincoln Financial Field, Philly |
| July 5 | Brazil vs. Ivory Coast/Norway | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| July 5 | Mexico/Ecuador vs. England/DR Congo | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| July 6 | Portugal/Croatia vs. Spain/Austria | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| July 6 | USA/Bosnia vs. Belgium/Senegal | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| July 7 | Argentina/Cabo Verde vs. Australia/Egypt | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| July 7 | Switzerland/Algeria vs. Colombia/Ghana | BC Place, Vancouver |
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## ❓ FAQ
### What teams have been eliminated so far?
In the knockout stage: South Africa, Japan, Germany, and Netherlands. Group stage eliminations included Qatar, Panama, Tunisia, Türkiye, Haiti, and more.
### Where can I watch the World Cup 2026?
Every match is broadcast on FOX (English) and Telemundo/Peacock (Spanish) in the US. Streaming is available via FOX Sports app and Peacock.
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## Final Thoughts
The 2026 World Cup has already exceeded expectations. With the expanded 48-team format delivering competitive matches across the board — and the first four knockout games featuring two penalty shootouts and three stoppage-time winners — this might be the most entertaining World Cup in decades.
Today’s triple-header features three of the most compelling storylines: Haaland’s quest for the Golden Boot, Mbappé’s march toward history, and Mexico’s pursuit of glory on home soil. Buckle up.
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