2026 World Cup standings today (July 2): Results, scores, Round of 16 updated
More teams punch their tickets to the Round of 16 as the World Cup bracket continues to take shape ahead of Thursday’s action.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage continues to deliver drama, with more Round of 32 matches completed. Several additional teams secured their place in the Round of 16 on Wednesday, while a handful of spots are still up for grabs.
Here’s a look at the latest results, who has advanced, and what’s next as of Thursday, July 2.
On the way to the Round of 16 🔜#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/kOGECtnX0V
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 2, 2026
Teams that have advanced to the Round of 16
The following teams have now officially advanced:
- Canada (def. South Africa 1-0)
- Brazil (def. Japan 2-1)
- Paraguay (def. Germany on penalties)
- Morocco (def. Netherlands on penalties)
- Norway (def. Ivory Coast 2-1)
- France (def. Sweden 3-0)
- Mexico (def. Ecuador 2-0)
- England (def. DR Congo 2-1)
- Belgium (def. Senegal 3-2, AET)
- USA (def. Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0)
With these results, more than half of the Round of 16 field is now set.
MOROCCO INTO THE ROUND OF 16 AFTER PENALTIES 🦁🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/XmSUdosZqq
— 433 (@433) June 30, 2026
Teams eliminated from the tournament
The list of eliminated teams continues to grow:
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Japan
- Sweden
- Ecuador
- South Africa
- Ivory Coast
- DR Congo
- Senegal
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
➡️🇩🇪 Kimmich on Germany's World Cup exit via social media;
— Bavarian Football Works (@BavarianFBWorks) July 1, 2026
"Together, we planned to play a very successful World Cup, to represent Germany with dignity, and to make a small contribution to positive development in our country. And we failed. Again. And that's killing me."… pic.twitter.com/NRj1eR6Znl
Once again, knockout football has proven unforgiving, with several matches decided by narrow margins, including extra time and penalty shootouts.
Matches still to be played (Round of 32)
Several key matchups remain and will determine the final Round of 16 spots:
- Spain vs. Austria
- Portugal vs. Croatia
- Switzerland vs. Algeria
- Australia vs. Egypt
- Argentina vs. Cabo Verde
- Colombia vs. Ghana
These games will complete the Round of 32 and finalize the knockout bracket.
Confirmed Round of 16 matchups
A number of Round of 16 clashes are now officially set:
- Canada vs. Morocco
- Paraguay vs. France
- Brazil vs. Norway
- Mexico vs. England
- USA vs. Belgium
Additional matchups will be confirmed once the remaining Round of 32 games are played.
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