World Cup Round of 16 lineup takes shape as European giants advance
Switzerland cruise past Algeria
Switzerland reached the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over Algeria, extending their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Dan Ndoye doubled the lead seconds after the break, leaving Switzerland in full control. The Swiss will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next round.
Algeria exited in the round of 32, becoming one of several African teams eliminated, with Morocco now the continent’s only remaining representative.
Portugal edge Croatia in stoppage-time drama
Portugal booked a last-16 clash with Spain after a dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia, sealed by Gonçalo Ramos’ stoppage-time header.
Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier equalized from the penalty spot after Ivan Perišić gave Croatia the lead. Ramos struck in added time as Portugal staged a late comeback.
After the match, Ronaldo paid tribute to late teammate Diogo Jota by holding up a Portugal shirt bearing the No. 21.
Spain dominate Austria to set up Portugal showdown
Spain advanced with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro also found the net as Spain extended their unbeaten run in regular time to 33 matches. Spain will face either Portugal or Croatia in the round of 16.
United States beat Bosnia, Belgium next
The United States secured a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach the last 16, despite Folarin Balogun being sent off in the second half.
Balogun scored before his dismissal, while Malik Tillman added a second for the Americans, who will face Belgium in the next round.
Belgium complete dramatic comeback against Senegal
Belgium recovered from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in Seattle.
Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans forced a comeback before Tielemans scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 125th minute. Belgium will meet either the United States or Bosnia in the last 16.
England rally past DR Congo
England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 and secure their place in the round of 16.
Brian Cipenga gave DR Congo an early lead, but Harry Kane struck twice in the second half to complete the turnaround. England will face Mexico in the next round.
