Belgium and Senegal
Wednesday in the World Cup last 32

Belgium came from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time, with Youri Tielemans scoring a 125th-minute penalty. The goal completed a late turnaround and sent Belgium into the last 16 in dramatic fashion.

Senegal led through Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr before Belgium rallied through Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans. The Aston Villa midfielder then converted the controversial spot kick to end Senegal’s campaign in dramatic fashion in Seattle.

England, DR Congo and Harry Kane
Wednesday in Atlanta

Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the World Cup last 32, avoiding a major upset and setting up a last-16 trip to Mexico.

DR Congo led early through Brian Cipenga and forced England into a desperate chase. Anthony Gordon changed the game from the bench, assisting both Kane goals as Thomas Tuchel’s side survived a poor display and advanced.

Mexico and Ecuador
Tuesday at Estadio Azteca

Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to win their first World Cup knockout match in 40 years. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored in the first half after lightning delayed kick-off by one hour and sent the co-hosts through.

The co-hosts controlled the match in front of a loud Azteca crowd and finally ended seven straight exits at the first knockout hurdle. They now await England or DR Congo in the last 16 after a composed display.

Norway, Ivory Coast, Erling Haaland and Antonio Nusa.
Norway’s World Cup round-of-32 tie in Dallas.

Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the World Cup last 16, earning their first knockout victory in tournament history. Antonio Nusa opened the scoring, Amad Diallo levelled, before Erling Haaland struck the late winner.

Ivory Coast created danger and briefly looked capable of forcing extra time, but Norway survived and punished them through Haaland’s timing. The win sets up a blockbuster last-16 tie against Brazil and deepens Haaland’s World Cup impact.

France, Sweden and Kylian Mbappe.
France’s World Cup round-of-32 tie in New York New Jersey.

France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach the World Cup last 16, with Kylian Mbappe becoming the leading scorer in knockout-stage World Cup history. The tournament favourites have now won all four matches and scored 13 goals.

Mbappe led another dominant attacking display, while France’s wider forward line kept Sweden under pressure throughout. The result strengthens their status as favourites, especially with Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all in dangerous form.

Germany, Paraguay, Julian Nagelsmann and Kai Havertz.
Germany’s World Cup round-of-32 defeat in Foxborough.

Germany suffered another major World Cup failure after losing to Paraguay on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough. Julian Nagelsmann admitted Germany are no longer a first-class team after their latest early tournament exit.

Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed from the spot in the shootout, sending Paraguay through and deepening Germany’s crisis. Nagelsmann said he wants to continue if the DFB still backs him, despite criticism from supporters.

Brazil, Japan, Carlo Ancelotti and Gabriel Martinelli.
In their World Cup round-of-32 tie in Houston.

Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 and avoid a historic World Cup knockout shock. Kaishu Sano put Japan ahead before Casemiro equalised and Gabriel Martinelli struck a stoppage-time winner to send Brazil into the last 16.

Ancelotti kept calm at half-time, changed the attacking shape and pushed Brazil to cross more often into the box. Endrick’s introduction stretched Japan, while Martinelli’s central positioning gave Brazil the late finish they needed.

Canada, South Africa, Stephen Eustaquio and Jesse Marsch.
Canada’s round-of-32 World Cup match at SoFi Stadium.

Canada reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time after Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time winner against South Africa. The co-hosts won 1-0 in Los Angeles and will face either the Netherlands or Morocco next.

Canada pushed late after Alphonso Davies returned from injury off the bench, raising their attacking tempo. South Africa defended deep and survived several chances, but Eustaquio’s long-range volley finally broke through and created a defining Canadian football moment.

Lionel Messi, Argentina and Jordan.
Argentina’s final Group J World Cup match in Arlington, Texas.

Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored a free kick as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to complete a perfect group stage. The goal extended his men’s World Cup record to 19 and kept Argentina unbeaten before facing Cape Verde.

Scaloni rested Messi for the first hour, with Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez scoring before his introduction. Messi’s strike also made him the first player to score in seven straight World Cup matches, strengthening Argentina’s momentum.

Colombia, Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Davinson Sanchez.
In the final Group K World Cup match in Miami.

Colombia topped Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal, while Portugal advanced as runners-up. Davinson Sanchez thought he had scored a stoppage-time winner, but semi-automated offside ruled it out by the tightest of margins.

The result sends Colombia into a round-of-32 tie with Ghana and Portugal into a tougher clash with Croatia. It also ends the chance of a Messi-Ronaldo quarter-final, leaving a final as their only possible meeting.