FIFA World Cup 2026: Latest Results, Knockout Drama, and Quarterfinal Matchups
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has taken the global football community by storm. Co-hosted across three nations—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the historic 48-team tournament has moved past the group stages and into an incredibly unpredictable knockout phase.
With more teams, more matches, and historic upsets defining the tournament, the race for the ultimate prize in football has never been more intense.
The newly formatted knockout rounds delivered pure chaos, culminating in the exit of massive soccer heavyweights and some of the tournament's co-hosts.
1. Argentina vs. Egypt (3–2)
In one of the greatest matches of the tournament so far, defending champions Argentina staged a breathless late comeback against Egypt in Atlanta. Egypt shocked the world by taking a 2-0 lead through goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko. However, an 11-minute frenzy saw Cristian Romero spark the revival before Lionel Messi equalized, scoring his 8th goal of the tournament to lead the Golden Boot race. Enzo Fernández headed home the winner two minutes into stoppage time to break Egyptian hearts.
2. Norway Stuns Brazil (2–1)
Erling Haaland's Norway pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament by eliminating five-time champions Brazil with a gritty 2-1 victory at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
3. Switzerland Outlasts Colombia on Penalties (4–3)
After a grueling 0-0 draw through extra time in Vancouver, Switzerland advanced to their first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954 by defeating Colombia 4-3 in a clinical penalty shootout, with Ruben Vargas slotting home the decisive spot-kick.
Complete Round of 16 Match Scoreboard
| Fixture | Final Score |
| France vs. Paraguay | 1 – 0 |
| Canada vs. Morocco | 0 – 3 |
| Brazil vs. Norway | 1 – 2 |
| Mexico vs. England | 2 – 3 |
| Portugal vs. Spain | 0 – 1 |
| United States vs. Belgium | 1 – 4 |
| Argentina vs. Egypt | 3 – 2 |
| Switzerland vs. Colombia | 0 – 0 (4–3 Pens) |
Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Schedule
With the co-hosts (USA, Mexico, and Canada) now completely eliminated from the competition, the final eight teams are locking horns in high-stakes quarterfinal matches.
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Quarterfinals:
France vs. Morocco – July 9 (Boston Stadium)
Spain vs. Belgium – July 10 (Los Angeles Stadium)
Norway vs. England – July 11 (Miami Stadium)
Argentina vs. Switzerland – July 11 (Kansas City Stadium)
The Historic 2026 Expansion Format
The 2026 edition marks a significant milestone in football history. Expanding from the traditional 32-team format to 48 national teams, the tournament features 12 groups of four. A brand new Round of 32 was introduced to kick off the single-elimination phase, increasing the total number of tournament matches to 104.
The tournament will reach its grand finale on July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford.
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