Summary: Ten of the 16 Round of 32 matches at the 2026 World Cup are done, and ten teams have secured their place in the Round of 16: Canada, Paraguay, Morocco, Brazil, France, Norway, Mexico, England, the United States and Belgium. The remaining six matches take place on July 2-3. The biggest story of the round so far: Germany and the Netherlands eliminated on the same night.
What is the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup?
The expanded 48-team format introduces a brand-new knockout round before the traditional Round of 16. Twelve groups each contribute their top two finishers (24 teams) plus the eight best third-placed teams, producing 32 sides that contest 16 single-elimination matches between June 28 and July 3. It is the stage that has delivered the most drama at this tournament. To understand the full structure, read how the 2026 World Cup format works.
Round of 32 results: all 10 completed matches
| Match | Result | Through |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa vs Canada (Jun 28) | 0-1 (Eustaquio 90+2) | Canada |
| Germany vs Paraguay (Jun 29) | 1-1 AET, pens 3-4 | Paraguay |
| Netherlands vs Morocco (Jun 29) | 1-1 AET, pens 2-3 | Morocco |
| Brazil vs Japan (Jun 29) | 2-1 (Martinelli 90+5) | Brazil |
| France vs Sweden (Jun 30) | 3-0 (Mbappe x2) | France |
| Ivory Coast vs Norway (Jun 30) | 1-2 (Haaland 86) | Norway |
| Mexico vs Ecuador (Jun 30) | 2-0 (Azteca) | Mexico |
| England vs DR Congo (Jul 1) | 2-1 (Kane x2) | England |
| USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (Jul 1) | 2-0 | USA |
| Belgium vs Senegal (Jul 1) | 3-2 AET (Tielemans 120+5) | Belgium |
| Spain vs Austria (Jul 2, SoFi Stadium) | To be played | |
| Portugal vs Croatia (Jul 2, BMO Field) | To be played | |
| Switzerland vs Algeria (Jul 2, BC Place) | To be played | |
| Argentina vs Cape Verde (Jul 3, Hard Rock Stadium) | To be played | |
| Colombia vs Ghana (Jul 3, Arrowhead Stadium) | To be played | |
| Australia vs Egypt (Jul 3, AT&T Stadium) | To be played | |
Results verified as of July 1, 2026. Six matches remain to complete the Round of 32.
The biggest stories from the Round of 32
Germany and the Netherlands out on the same night
June 29 will be remembered as the night European football lost two of its biggest names in a matter of hours. Paraguay drew 1-1 with Germany, won the shootout 4-3, and sent one of the tournament favorites home. Hours later, Morocco repeated the trick against the Netherlands: 1-1 after extra time, 3-2 on penalties, with Issa Diop's 90+1 equalizer forcing the additional period. Two pre-tournament European contenders, gone in one evening. For a full breakdown of the Germany result, read the Germany vs Paraguay match report.
Brazil survive Japan's early scare
Brazil needed Kaishu Sano to miss a penalty to stay in the match before eventually prevailing 2-1 thanks to Gabriel Martinelli's 90+5 winner at NRG Stadium. Japan had led through Sano in the 29th minute and Brazil looked vulnerable for long stretches. Casemiro equalized, but the Seleção looked far from the dominant force many expected. They advance, but questions remain.
France and Mexico the most convincing winners
France demolished Sweden 3-0, with Kylian Mbappe scoring either side of a Bradley Barcola goal. Mexico dispatched Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca in one of the tournament's loudest atmospheres. Both sides look like genuine threats heading into the Round of 16.
Belgium's extraordinary comeback
If any single match captured the madness of knockout football, it was Belgium vs Senegal at Lumen Field in Seattle. Belgium trailed 0-2 after 51 minutes to goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr. Romelu Lukaku pulled one back in the 86th, Youri Tielemans equalized in the 89th, and then the same Tielemans scored a penalty in the 120th minute of extra time to complete one of the most dramatic wins of this World Cup.
Teams qualified for the Round of 16
| # | Team | How they qualified |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 1-0 vs South Africa (Eustaquio 90+2) |
| 2 | Paraguay | Penalties vs Germany (4-3) |
| 3 | Morocco | Penalties vs Netherlands (3-2) |
| 4 | Brazil | 2-1 vs Japan (Martinelli 90+5) |
| 5 | France | 3-0 vs Sweden (Mbappe x2) |
| 6 | Norway | 2-1 vs Ivory Coast (Haaland 86) |
| 7 | Mexico | 2-0 vs Ecuador |
| 8 | England | 2-1 vs DR Congo (Kane x2) |
| 9 | USA | 2-0 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 10 | Belgium | 3-2 vs Senegal AET (Tielemans 120+5) |
Round of 32 goalscorers
| Match | Goals |
|---|---|
| Canada 1-0 South Africa | Eustaquio 90+2 (Canada) |
| Germany 1-1 Paraguay (pens 3-4) | Enciso 42 (Paraguay), Havertz 54 (Germany) |
| Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (pens 2-3) | Gakpo 72 (Netherlands), Diop 90+1 (Morocco) |
| Brazil 2-1 Japan | Sano 29 (Japan), Casemiro 56 (Brazil), Martinelli 90+5 (Brazil) |
| France 3-0 Sweden | Mbappe 45 & 74 (France), Barcola 53 (France) |
| Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway | Nusa 39 (Norway), Diallo 74 (Ivory Coast), Haaland 86 (Norway) |
| Mexico 2-0 Ecuador | Quinones 22 (Mexico), Jimenez 31 (Mexico) |
| England 2-1 DR Congo | Cipenga 7 (DR Congo), Kane 75 & 86 (England) |
| USA 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Balogun 45 (USA), Tillman 82 (USA) |
| Belgium 3-2 Senegal AET | Diarra 25 (Senegal), Sarr 51 (Senegal), Lukaku 86 (Belgium), Tielemans 89 & 120+5 pen. (Belgium) |
Confirmed Round of 16 matchups
Five Round of 16 clashes are already set. The remaining three will be confirmed once the last six Round of 32 matches are played on July 2-3. See the full 2026 World Cup bracket for the live picture.
| Match | Date | ET | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay vs France | Jul 4 | 17:00 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Canada vs Morocco | Jul 4 | 13:00 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Brazil vs Norway | Jul 5 | 16:00 | MetLife Stadium, New York |
| Mexico vs England | Jul 5 | 22:00 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| USA vs Belgium | Jul 6 | 20:00 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
What the results mean for the tournament
The departure of Germany and the Netherlands has reshaped the picture entirely. Europe's remaining hopes rest on France, England, Belgium and whichever sides emerge from the July 2-3 matches. South America, meanwhile, looks strong: Brazil, Argentina (pending), and a Paraguay squad that has already produced one of the tournament's defining moments all remain in contention.
Africa has reason for optimism. Morocco are through again and look capable of another deep run after their 2022 semifinal. The July 2-3 matches may add more African representation to the last 16.
The United States, as co-hosts, face Belgium in what promises to be one of the most watched matches of the Round of 16. A home-nation exit would be seismic for a tournament that the U.S. has staked enormous sporting and commercial capital on.
Remaining Round of 32 schedule
| Match | Date | ET | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Austria | July 2 | 15:00 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Portugal vs Croatia | July 2 | 19:00 | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Switzerland vs Algeria | July 2 | 23:00 | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Australia vs Egypt | July 3 | 14:00 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Argentina vs Cape Verde | July 3 | 18:00 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Colombia vs Ghana | July 3 | 21:30 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Follow the 2026 World Cup
- Interactive 2026 World Cup bracket: live results and updated matchups.
- Full match schedule: all remaining fixtures and kick-off times.
- Germany eliminated by Paraguay: full match report.
- Who can still win World Cup 2026?
- Golden Boot race at World Cup 2026.
- Final group-stage standings.
Sources: verified match records as of July 1, 2026. Six Round of 32 matches remain and results will update as they are played.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup?
The Round of 32 is the first knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, unique to the expanded 48-team format. The top two from each of the 12 groups plus the eight best third-placed teams compete in 16 single-leg matches, played June 28 to July 3.
Which teams have qualified for the Round of 16 at World Cup 2026?
Teams through to the Round of 16 so far: Canada, Paraguay, Morocco, Brazil, France, Norway, Mexico, England, USA and Belgium. Six Round of 32 matches remain on July 2-3.
What were the biggest upsets in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32?
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties (4-3 after a 1-1 draw) and Morocco eliminated the Netherlands on penalties (3-2 after a 1-1 draw), both on June 29. Two major European favorites were knocked out on the same night.
When are the Round of 16 matches at the 2026 World Cup?
The Round of 16 (octavos de final) takes place July 4-7. The first two games on July 4 are Paraguay vs France (17:00 ET, Philadelphia) and Canada vs Morocco (13:00 ET, Houston).
When does Mexico play in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico faces England on July 5 at 22:00 ET at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Did Belgium reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Belgium came back from 0-2 down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time. Youri Tielemans scored twice in the final minutes, including the winner from the spot in the 120th minute.
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Luis MoralesJournalist and founder of the blog
Luis Morales is a professional journalist who graduated from Universidad del Externado de Colombia and the founder of this World Cup 2026 blog. He has worked for over three years as a copywriter specialized in football and major sporting events. Every article combines journalistic rigor with verification against official FIFA sources to deliver clear, accurate and useful information for fans.
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