FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Results: Updated Scores, Winners & Last 16 Qualifiers

The FIFA World Cup 2026, Round 32 already kicked off on 29th of June, 2026. In the first game of the knock-out stage, Canada have stun the South Africa and entered into the Round of 16 for the next phase. Stephen Eustáquio scored deep into stoppage time to lift Canada to a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa. Captain Alphonso Davies made his tournament debut after missing the entire group stage with a hamstring injury. Here is the breakdown of the all Round of 32 results of this year world cup.

Canada Creates World Cup History

Canada have entered the knockout stage and carrying the hopes of a nation after an impressive group-stage campaign. Against the disciplined South African side, the match remained tightly contested for over 90 minutes and both teams creating chances but failing to find the breakthrough.

After a tight matchup for most of the match, the winner arrived in the 92nd minute through a goal from Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio. After this it will be the Canada’s first ever World Cup knockout victory.

Brazil Defeats Japan Enters into R-16

Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match at the Houston stadium in Houston, on June 29, 2026.

Kaishu Sano scored a stunning opener in the first half, but two second-half goals from players such as Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli ensured Brazil go through to the Round of 16, ending Japan’s excellent run.

Paraguay Shocks Germany

Four-time winners Germany have been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay in a thrilling penalty shootout after it finished 1-1 after extra time.

Paraguay upset Germany, winning 4-3 on penalties after they were tied 1-1.

With this Germany are out of the competition and the results shock the fans around the world.

Morocco Edge Past Netherlands

Morocco booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging past Netherlands in a highly dramatic penalty shootout on an emotional night for Cody Gakpo at Monterrey Stadium.

With this Netherlands experiences another early exit from the world cup and Morocco showcases the strong performance in Round of 32.

Norway Beats Cote D’Ivore

Erling Haaland sent Norway into a round-of-16 World Cup clash with Brazil by scoring an 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast.

After 1998 Norway qualifies for the world cup and now they have enters into the knock out stage of the tournament and will face Brazil in the Round of 16.

France Dominant Victory Over Sweden

Kylian Mbappe helped book France’s place in the World Cup round of 16 by taking his tournament total to six goals in a slick 3-0 victory over Sweden.

Mbappe finished a superb move to break the deadlock just before half-time on Tuesday in the last-32 tie, watched by 80,663 at New York New Jersey Stadium, after France had already hit the woodwork twice, once through Mbappe and once through Olise.

Mexico Enters Into Round of 16

Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored first-half goals as Mexico advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 and on 5th July to face either England or DR Congo.

Julian Quiñones opened the scoring on the break before Raúl Jiménez added a second soon after, with Mexico dominant in the first half and ruthless when chances came. They controlled the game from there, soaking up Ecuador pressure in the second half to seal a deserved knockout win.

It was also their first knockout victory in nine attempts.

England Sniff Past Dr. Congo

Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England staged a dramatic second-half comeback to beat Congo DR and move into the World Cup round of 16.

England comes from behind to complete a tough 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo to set up a round of 16 clash against Mexico.

Brian Cipenga gave the side an early lead capitalising on a defensive error and the Leopards managed to frustrate England till half time despite the flurry of chances the latter created.

In the end it was two goals from captain Kane that helped Tuchel and Co. complete the come-from-behind win and progress.

Belgium’s Last Minute Victory

Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit and scored from the penalty spot deep into extra time to beat Senegal 3-2 on Wednesday in the biggest comeback of the World Cup so far.

Senegal held a 2-0 lead with just 5 minutes of regulation time remaining but late goals by Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans pushed the round of 32 match into extra time.

Tielemans completed Belgium’s comeback by converting a penalty in the 125th minute of the game – the latest goal in World Cup history.

Dominant Performance by USA

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

Tillman delivered the goal of his life, and one of the biggest ever by a U.S. man at the World Cup, sending this American soccer fairytale into the round of 16.

Spain Outstanding Win Against Austria

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two more goals for Spain on 3rd of July, as the reigning European champions made easy work of Austria in the World Cup round of 32.

Marc Cucurella assisted both of Oyarzabal’s goals from the left wing, a pair of first-time finishes requiring such deft touch and placement. Oyarzabal also bagged a brace in Spain’s 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia during the group stage, bringing his tournament tally to four, now just two behind Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the race for Golden Boot.

Pedro Porro got the other goal for Spain, a powerful header through traffic just after the hour mark set up by Alex Baena.

Portugal’s Tough Battle Against Croatia

Gonçalo Ramos headed a stoppage-time winner and Josko Gvardiol had an equaliser controversially disallowed as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup round of 32 contest in Toronto.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first World Cup knockout goal had cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s opener in a contest that saw four efforts ruled out for offside, including what would have been a goal of the tournament contender for the 41-year-old Ronaldo.

Portugal dominated the first half and could have gone ahead as early as the fourth minute when Bruno Fernandes was picked out by Rafael Leão, only to be denied twice first by a Dominik Livakovic save and then by a desperate defensive block.

Switzerland Defeats Algeria

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to seal Switzerland’s first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938 as they comfortably beat Algeria to book a last-16 place.

Breel Embolo scores early opener to put Switzerland in control of last-32 tie against Algeria

Dan Ndoye’s strike straight after half-time doubled Switzerland’s advantage

Switzerland win first World Cup knockout game since 1938 and will face Colombia or Ghana in last 16

Egypt Win in Penalties

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 in a shootout to reach the World Cup last 16.

A tense affair in which Egypt and their off-colour captain Mohamed Salah wasted the better chances had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes in Texas.

Argentina Through Next Round

Cabo Verde pushed the reigning champion to the absolute limit but Argentina survived to advance to the round of 16 with a 3–2 victory in extra time on Friday.

A lackluster match at Hard Rock Stadium changed in an instant as Lionel Messi got in behind the defense and after a delicious first touch fired Argentina into the lead with his 20th career World Cup goal.

Colombia’s Streak Continues

Colombia reached the last 16 of the World Cup for the third time in their last three appearances at the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ghana.

Nestor Lorenzo’s side will now face Switzerland in Vancouver on July 7, with a place in the quarter-finals, against either Argentina or Egypt, on the line.

Results of Round of 32 FIFA World Cup 2026

Match No. Date Time Fixtures Venue Result Man of The Match
1 June 29 12:30 AM South Africa vs Canada Los Angeles 0-1 Stephen Eustaquio
2 June 29 10:30 PM Brazil vs Japan Houston 2-1 Casemiro
3 June 30 2:00 AM Germany vs Paraguay Foxborough 1(3)-1(4) Orlando Gill
4 June 30 6:30 AM Netherlands vs Morocco Guadalajara 1(3)-1(4) IssaDiop
5 June 30 10:30 PM Ivory Coast vs Norway Arlington 1-2 Antonio Nusa
6 July 1 2:30 AM France vs Sweden New Jersey 3-0 Kylian Mbappe
7 July 1 6:30 AM Mexico vs Ecuador Mexico City 2-0 Raul Jiménez
8 July 1 9:30 PM England vs DR Congo Atlanta 2-1 Harry Kane
9 July 2 1:30 AM Belgium vs Senegal Seattle 3-2 Tielemans
10 July 2 5:30 AM USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Santa Clara 2-0 Malik Tillman
11 July 3 12:30 AM Spain vs Austria Los Angeles 3-0 Lamine Yamal
12 July 3 4:30 AM Portugal vs Croatia Toronto 2-1 Cristiano Ronaldo
13 July 3 8:30 AM Switzerland vs Algeria Vancouver 2-0
14 July 3 11:30 PM Australia vs Egypt Arlington 1 (2) -1 (4)
15 July 4 3:30 AM Argentina vs Cape Verde Miami 3-2 Lionel Messi
16 July 4 7:00 AM Colombia vs Ghana Kansas City 1-0

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