World Cup 2026 Knockout Drama: Round of 16 Kicks Off Friday After Wild Round of 32

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage has been relentless, with the Round of 32 wrapping up on July 3 as Argentina, Colombia and others booked their spots in the last 16. Spain announced itself as a real contender with a commanding 3-0 win over Austria, powered by a Mikel Oyarzabal brace, while Portugal survived a nerve-shredding clash against Croatia thanks to a Gonçalo Ramos stoppage-time header. The tournament, co-hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, now turns to the Round of 16, which begins Saturday, July 4 with Canada facing Morocco and France meeting Paraguay. Mexico hosts England at the Estadio Azteca on July 5 in one of the standout ties.