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Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States advanced past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. 02 Jul 2026
Coach Mauricio Pochettino's side produced a display brimming with energy and creativity and more than merited their victory, which was sealed when Malik Tillman's late free-kick doubled their lead. However, it took another moment from Balogun to set them on their way against a pragmatic opponent, who, until the 24-year-old was dismissed just after the hour mark, exhibited little attacking intent. Having reacted quickest to steer Tillman's deflected pass past Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, the Monaco forward's evening was abruptly cut short when he became entangled with Tarik Muharemovic and his studs raked down the defender's calf towards his ankle. That moment briefly threatened to spoil the mood for the majority of a partisan home crowd inside the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, but Tillman's curling effort all but ended Bosnia's hopes of a recovery. The United States will now face Belgium in Seattle on Monday, 6 July (01:00 BST on Tuesday) for a place in the quarter-finals.
Youri Tielemans scored a penalty late in extra time as Belgium produced a sensational comeback from two goals down to defeat Senegal in a dramatic last-32 World Cup tie. 02 Jul 2026
The last-gasp victory helped them book a last-16 meeting with either the United States or Bosnia-Herzegovina. Rudi Garcia's men had looked to be heading out as they trailed an impressive Senegal by two goals with only four minutes remaining of normal time. But half-time substitute Romelu Lukaku flicked in Thomas Meunier's cross to give them a glimmer of hope. And they made the most of the unexpected lifeline in the 89th minute as Leandro Trossard's cross into the box was missed by goalkeeper Mory Diaw and skipper Tielemans headed in to level at 2-2 and force extra time. The Belgian pair were earlier seen having a heated argument before the second-half hydration break, with Lukaku stepping in to separate them. Their comeback stunned Senegal after goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had given them a deserved 2-0 lead. And having rescued themselves in normal time, Belgium snatched a controversial winner in the 125th minute. After Dodi Lukebakio's shot brushed the crossbar, they were awarded a penalty for Lamine Camara's sliding challenge on Tielemans just before that chance following a video assistant referee (VAR) review that took seven minutes. Up stepped Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans to calmly slot the spot-kick into the top corner and settle the outcome.
England were spared one of the biggest humiliations in their World Cup history by Harry Kane's two late goals as they came from behind to beat DR Congo in Atlanta to reach the last 16. 01 Jul 2026
Thomas Tuchel's side were 15 minutes away from an embarrassing exit as DR Congo defended the early lead given to them by Brian Cipenga. It was then that captain and talisman Kane came to the rescue by heading the equaliser after 75 minutes, before lashing in a stunning winner on the turn with four minutes left. DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made a string of magnificent saves to keep England at bay – although Yoane Wissa hit the post with the goal at his mercy on the stroke of half-time. The miss kept England, who had put in a largely dreadful performance, in the game. And with time running out, Kane came to the rescue once more with a superb header from substitute Anthony Gordon's cross. Kane's fifth goal of this World Cup was even better. He collected the ball on the edge of the box, turned, strode forward and flashed a powerful right-foot finish high past Mpasi to dig England out of massive hole. England will now face co-hosts Mexico at their Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Monday, 6 July (01:00 BST)
Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium. 01 Jul 2026
Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez gave the co-hosts a healthy advantage in a breathless first half and they produced a controlled display after the break to win their first knockout game since 1986. It means manager Javier Aguirre's side will again have the advantage of playing in Mexico City, when they meet either England or DR Congo in the next round on Sunday evening (01:00 BST on Monday). A thunderstorm in Mexico's capital had pushed the kick-off back by an hour but once the storm clouds cleared, Ecuador found themselves unable to contend with the fervent atmosphere and a home side that started like a whirlwind. Mexico carved out four chances inside the first 10 minutes and while John Yeboah hit the woodwork for Ecuador, they were distinctly second best and unable to match Mexico's intensity all over the pitch. It was as strong a start as Mexico have made to any World Cup game in terms of chances created since the 1966 edition, and their passionate supporters did not have to wait long to be rewarded with an opening goal. Colombia-born winger Quinones escaped down the left and cut inside before dispatching an unerring shot beyond Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez and into the roof of the net. It was Quinones' third goal of the tournament and he turned provider shortly after when Wolves forward Jimenez found the top corner to ruthlessly punish a mistake by Ecuador centre-back Joel Ordonez on the edge of his own penalty area. Sebastian Beccacece's side improved considerably after half-time but Gonzalo Plata's flick wide was the closest they came to reducing their arrears. And an already disappointing affair for Ecuador ended on a sour note when, with the game over as a contest, Piero Hincapie become the second player at this tournament after Paraguay's Miguel Almiron to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time.
Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches as France cruised past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last 16 tie with Paraguay. 01 Jul 2026
A strike in each half took Mbappe to 10 knockout stage goals, while he now shares the lead in the Golden Boot race at this tournament with Argentina's Lionel Messi, with both on six goals. Both sides had to content with scorching temperatures in New Jersey, but Les Bleus wasted little time in bombarding their opponents. An offside flag denied Mbappe a 20th-minute opener before he struck the post when Jules Koude's low cross found the striker with the goal gaping. Minutes later, Michael Olise hit the foot of the upright with an audacious scissor kick from just inside the penalty area, before Ousmane Dembele smashed the rebound wide. Sweden goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom frustrated the French with a string of fine saves, but was powerless to keep out Mbappe on the stroke of half-time. French frustration was just beginning to show when Mbappe ran onto Dembele's slide-rule pass, wrong-footed Viktor Gyokeres with a stepover, and fired into the far corner. Sweden should have drawn level immediately, but Elliot Stroud blazed over after the ball fell to him 12 yards from goal. That was the peak of Sweden's resistance, as eight minutes into the second half Bradley Barcola ran onto a cute Olise pass and rifled the ball in at the near post. Dembele drew another fine save from Widell Zetterstrom with a trademark curling shot from the right, before the Swede denied Olise one-on-one. Mbappe got his second in the 74th minute when he ran onto another fine Olise pass and curled the ball past Widell Zetterstrom. Gyokeres should have scored a late consolation after being played through on goal, but the Arsenal striker was denied by France keeper Mike Maignan. Paraguay, who defeated Germany on penalties on Monday, will be France's next opponents in Philadelphia on Saturday, 4 July (22:00 BST).