Saturday, July 4, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026™ — Saturday, July 4, 2026

Round of 32 concluded July 3-4 with Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (extra time), Egypt 1-1 Australia (Egypt wins 4-2 on penalties), Colombia 1-0 Ghana; Round of 16 schedule confirmed including Canada vs Morocco and Paraguay vs France on July 4. Egypt has advanced to the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties, marking their first-ever knockout-stage victory in the tournament's history.

Biggest developments

FIFA World Cup 2026™

Round of 16 is set. COL 1-0 GHA, ARG 3-2 CPV, AUS (2-4p) EGY. Argentina survive Cabo Verde scare as Egypt and Colombia advance.

World Cup results: Colombia tops Ghana, Argentina survives vs. Cape Verde as Round of 32 ends

Final: Egypt 1, Australia 1 (Egypt wins 4-2 in shootout); Final: Argentina 3, Cape Verde 2.

Champions Argentina need extra-time own goal to get past Cape Verde into last 16

FIFA to stick to schedule for Mexico v England game; Egypt beat Australia on penalties.

Bullish takes

Egypt's historic first World Cup knockout win boosts their chances of progressing further in the tournament and elevates their status as a competitive force in international football.

Critical takes

Australia's failure to convert penalties in the shootout against Egypt highlights ongoing issues with composure and execution under pressure in high-stakes matches.

Why this matters

Round of 16 matchups and schedule now locked in after final Round of 32 results.