The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, has delivered non-stop excitement with expanded 48-team format drama. As of July 4, the group stage and Round of 32 are complete, and the Round of 16 is underway with standout performances from favourites and underdogs alike.
Here is a list of the results so far:
Group Stage and Round of 32 Highlights
The group stage (June 11–27) saw co-hosts Mexico, Canada, and the USA advance, alongside powerhouses like France, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and England. The Round of 32 (June 28–July 3) featured several thrillers:
- Australia 1-1 Egypt (Egypt 4-2 on penalties) — Arlington, Texas.
- Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET) — Miami Gardens, Fla. (Messi masterclass).
- Colombia 1-0 Ghana — Kansas City, Mo.
- Spain 3-0 Austria — Inglewood, Calif.
- Portugal 2-1 Croatia — Toronto, Canada.
- Switzerland 2-0 Algeria — Vancouver, Canada.
- Additional key results: England 2-1 Congo DR, USA 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET), Mexico advancing strongly.
Round of 16 (Up to July 4)
- Morocco 3-0 Canada — NRG Stadium, Houston (Goals: Azzedine Ounahi x2, Soufiane Rahimi).
- France 1-0 Paraguay — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (Goal: Kylian Mbappé penalty).
The Round of 16 continues over the next few days, with exciting fixtures like Brazil vs Norway and Mexico vs England still to come. The competition remains wide open as teams battle for a place in the quarterfinals and beyond. The 2026 World Cup continues to showcase the beauty and unpredictability of the world’s most popular sport.
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