2026 World Cup standings today (July 3): Results, scores, Round of 16 updated
Spain and Portugal advance as the Round of 16 takes shape, with final knockout spots to be decided later today.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is rapidly taking shape, with most Round of 16 spots now confirmed and just a handful still up for grabs heading into Friday’s final Round of 32 fixtures.
Thursday’s action completed several high-profile matchups, as Spain, Portugal and Switzerland all secured their places in the next round. With only three matches left to play, the bracket is nearly complete.
An updated bracket after an action packed Thursday at the World Cup 🔥
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 3, 2026
Which Round of 16 matchup are you most excited for? 👀 pic.twitter.com/74lmqUTiMS
Teams that have advanced to the Round of 16
The following teams have officially booked their places in the Round of 16:
- Canada
- Brazil
- Paraguay
- Morocco
- Norway
- France
- Mexico
- England
- Belgium
- United States
- Spain
- Portugal
- Switzerland
Spain advanced with a convincing win over Austria, while Portugal survived a tense battle against Croatia. Switzerland also moved on comfortably, defeating Algeria to secure its place.
The Croatian player did NOT touch this ball and the goal should have counted!
— Hater Report (@HaterReport) July 3, 2026
One of the greatest robberies in World Cup history. pic.twitter.com/lHvmwq2HWK
Teams eliminated from the tournament
The knockout stage has already delivered several major exits, with the following teams eliminated:
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Japan
- Sweden
- Ecuador
- South Africa
- Ivory Coast
- DR Congo
- Senegal
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Austria
- Croatia
- Algeria
Several of these exits came in dramatic fashion, including penalty shootouts and extra-time thrillers, continuing a trend of tight margins throughout the knockout stage.
🚨 Germany are set for a major squad rebuild after their shock World Cup exit against Paraguay. 🇩🇪
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 2, 2026
Manuel Neuer, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sané, Antonio Rüdiger, Pascal Groß and Oliver Baumann are all expected to have played their final matches for the national team. ❌
Julian… pic.twitter.com/M341MGmCGe
Matches still to be played (Round of 32)
Only three matches remain to finalize the Round of 16 bracket:
- Australia vs. Egypt
- Argentina vs. Cabo Verde
- Colombia vs. Ghana
These fixtures will determine the final three teams to advance and complete the knockout bracket.
🇦🇺 vs 🇪🇬
— 42 (@42space) July 2, 2026
Socceroos already shocked Türkiye. Salah finally got the knockout stage he's chased for a decade.
→ Egypt: first ever WC knockout, Mo dragging them there
→ Australia: gritty, annoying (affectionate), refuse to die
Who will win? pic.twitter.com/QFSdWipIoL
Confirmed Round of 16 matchups
Several Round of 16 ties are now locked in, with more to be finalized after Friday’s matches:
- Canada vs. Morocco
- Paraguay vs. France
- Brazil vs. Norway
- Mexico vs. England
- Portugal vs. Spain
- United States vs. Belgium
Two additional matchups will be confirmed once the remaining Round of 32 games conclude, including Switzerland’s opponent, which will be the winner or Colombia vs. Ghana.
What’s next?
Traditional powers like Brazil, France and Spain remain in contention, while teams such as Morocco, Canada and Paraguay continue to push for deeper runs. By the end of Friday, the full knockout picture will be set and the race to the World Cup quarterfinals will officially be underway.
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