England, the United States, and Belgium have all navigated challenging knockout matches to secure their spots in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England triumphed over DR Congo with a 2-1 victory in Atlanta, thanks to captain Harry Kane’s two decisive goals that overturned an initial deficit. This win earns England a face-off against Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium. The team’s journey to this stage saw them topping their group with victories over Panama and Croatia, along with a scoreless draw against Ghana.
In Santa Clara, the United States emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Folarin Balogun initiated the scoring, although his match ended prematurely with a red card in the second half, compelling the American side to continue with just ten players. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Malik Tillman extended the lead with a masterful free-kick, securing the United States’ advancement following a robust defensive effort.
Belgium, meanwhile, delivered one of the tournament’s most thrilling comebacks in Seattle, overturning a 2-0 deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans netted late goals to push the match into extra time, where Tielemans clinched the victory by converting a penalty awarded through a VAR review.
As the competition intensifies, Belgium prepares to meet the United States in the next round, promising an exciting encounter. Meanwhile, England is set for a much-anticipated clash with Mexico, as the knockout stages of the World Cup continue to unfold with high stakes and thrilling matches.