Ronaldo vs Yamal: Portugal and Spain collide in World Cup 2026 Round of 16
A 41-year-old icon and a 19-year-old phenomenon headline Portugal against an unbeaten Spain in Arlington, with a quarterfinal spot on the line.
Round Of 16
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USMNT chase first World Cup quarterfinal since 2002 against Belgium
Co-host United States face Belgium in a Seattle Round of 16 rematch of their dramatic 2014 knockout duel, with Folarin Balogun cleared to play after FIFA reversed his suspension.
Haaland double sinks five-time champions Brazil as Norway reach first-ever World Cup quarterfinal
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final 11 minutes to send Norway past Brazil 2-1 and into the country's first-ever World Cup quarterfinal.
USMNT One Win From History: Hosts Face Belgium With a Quarterfinal on the Line
The United States are 90 minutes from their first World Cup quarterfinal in 24 years, but a Belgium side with a knockout history against the Americans stands in the way at Lumen Field.
USMNT Chase History in Seattle as Belgium Looms Without Suspended Balogun
The USMNT face Belgium in the Round of 16 at Lumen Field without suspended top scorer Folarin Balogun, chasing just their second quarter-final appearance in the modern era.
Mbappe Pulls Level with Messi as France Grind Past Paraguay to Set Up Morocco Quarter-Final
Kylian Mbappe's 70th-minute penalty was enough for France to beat Paraguay 1-0 in an ill-tempered Round of 16 tie, drawing him level with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race and setting up a quarter-final against Morocco.
Haaland Finally Has His World Cup Stage, and Norway Face Brazil to Prove It
Erling Haaland's late winner against Ivory Coast has carried Norway into a Round of 16 meeting with Brazil, their first World Cup knockout game since 1998.
England's Altitude Test: Tuchel's Three Lions Face Unbeaten Mexico at 7,000 Feet
Thomas Tuchel's England must solve the Estadio Azteca's thin air and an unbeaten Mexico side in a Round of 16 tie that could be decided as much by altitude as by talent.
Morocco End Canada's Home Dream With a 3-0 Last-16 Rout
Azzedine Ounahi's brace and a stoppage-time strike from Soufiane Rahimi sent Morocco into the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals and ended Canada's home tournament in Houston.
Fourth of July 2026: USMNT Face Belgium in a World Cup Weekend Like No Other
The Fourth of July weekend marks America's 250th birthday and the USMNT's biggest knockout match in a generation. Here is what Belgium on Monday means for the co-hosts.
Folarin Balogun Red Card: USMNT Lose Star Striker for Belgium Clash After Controversial VAR Decision
Folarin Balogun scored then received a contentious red card in USA's 2-0 World Cup win over Bosnia. The USMNT cannot appeal and will face Belgium without their most in-form striker.
USA vs Belgium: The World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Test That Defines the Co-Hosts
USMNT knocked out Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the Round of 16. Now Belgium and Kevin De Bruyne stand between the co-hosts and a historic run.
England vs Mexico: Three Lions Face El Tri in a Round of 16 Clash Loaded with History
England face Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 after scraping past DR Congo. Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and the Three Lions face an El Tri side that just beat Ecuador 2-0 in front of 85,000 fans at the Azteca.
Brazil vs Norway, Haaland vs the Seleção: The Game That Decides a Legacy
Erling Haaland faces Brazil in a World Cup knockout for the first time. Norway have never beaten Brazil. The most feared striker in football meets the most feared team in tournament history.
Paraguay vs France: The Giant Killers Just Shocked Germany. Can They Do It to the Favourites?
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties in the biggest World Cup 2026 upset. Now they face France and Kylian Mbappe. Here is why this matchup is more dangerous for Les Bleus than the bracket suggests.
World Cup 2026 Round of 16: The Bracket Is Set, and Chaos Is Already In It
Germany are out, Morocco dumped the Netherlands, and a fixed bracket means Brazil vs Norway and Paraguay vs France are locked into the road to the MetLife final on July 19.
Haaland's 86th-Minute Strike Sinks Brave Côte d'Ivoire and Sends Norway to the Last 16
Norway edged Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32, with Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland scoring and Amad Diallo nearly forcing a famous Ivorian comeback.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid: the 2025-26 blockbuster that came in the Round of 16
The dream Champions League semi-final never happened - Real Madrid dismantled Manchester City 5-1 in the last 16, then both fell short as Paris Saint-Germain retained the crown.