2026 World Cup standings today (July 1): Results, scores, Round of 16
Knockout drama continues as teams advance, with several Round of 16 matchups already confirmed.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is in full swing, and with several Round of 32 matches now complete, a number of teams have already secured their spots in the Round of 16, while others are still battling to stay alive.
Here’s a look at the latest results, who has advanced, and what’s next ahead of the games on Wednesday, July 1.
Here's how the bracket is looking after the latest day of World Cup action.
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 1, 2026
The next three matches:
🏴 England vs DR Congo 🇨🇩
🇧🇪 Belgium vs Senegal 🇸🇳
🇺🇸 USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 pic.twitter.com/rmtFawzNc6
Teams that have advanced to the Round of 16
The following teams have officially booked their place in the Round of 16:
- Canada (def. South Africa 1-0)
- Brazil (def. Japan 2-1)
- Paraguay (def. Germany 4-3 on penalties)
- Morocco (def. Netherlands 3-2 on penalties)
- Norway (def. Ivory Coast 2-1)
- France (def. Sweden 3-0)
- Mexico (def. Ecuador 2-0)
MEXICO REMAINS UNDEFEATED 🇲🇽
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 1, 2026
El Tri defeats Ecuador and advances to the Round of 16! pic.twitter.com/Qe8XRzJbyT
Teams eliminated from the tournament
Several notable teams have already been knocked out in the Round of 32:
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Japan
- Sweden
- Ecuador
- South Africa
- Ivory Coast
Penalty shootouts have already played a major role, with both Germany and the Netherlands eliminated in dramatic fashion.
Matches still to be played (Round of 32)
A number of key matchups are still to come and will determine the remaining Round of 16 field:
- England vs. DR Congo
- Belgium vs. Senegal
- USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Spain vs. Austria
- Portugal vs. Croatia
- Switzerland vs. Algeria
- Australia vs. Egypt
- Argentina vs. Cabo Verde
- Colombia vs. Ghana
🍿 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬'𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞-𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦:
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Footballtweet) July 1, 2026
⏱️ 5pm:
🏴 England vs. DR Congo 🇨🇩
⏱️ 9pm:
🇧🇪 Belgium vs. Senegal 🇸🇳
⏱️ 1am:
🇺🇸 United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina 🇧🇦 pic.twitter.com/Edw0WL546b
Confirmed Round of 16 matchups
Some knockout pairings are already locked in:
- Canada vs. Morocco
- Paraguay vs. France
- Brazil vs. Norway
- Mexico vs. TBD (England or Dominican Republic of the Congo)
Additional matchups will be finalized as the remaining Round of 32 games conclude.
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