England, Belgium, and USA Advance Dramatically in 2026 World Cup Round of 16

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued to deliver thrilling matches on Wednesday as England narrowly avoided a shocking elimination by coming from behind to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1, thanks to a Harry Kane brace. Later, Belgium staged an even more remarkable comeback against Senegal, overturning a 2-0 deficit in the 86th minute to force extra time and eventually win 3-2 in the 125th minute. The host nation, the United States, also secured their place in the round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia.

The round of 16 matchups have now been set, with games scheduled from July 4 to July 7 across various U.S. cities. Key fixtures include Canada vs. Morocco in Houston, Paraguay vs. France in Philadelphia, and the United States facing Belgium in Seattle. Other notable matches are Brazil vs. Norway in New Jersey and Mexico vs. England in Mexico City. The quarterfinals will feature the winners of these pairings.

Fans who missed the live action can watch highlights of the dramatic games, including Belgium's stunning late comeback and the United States' solid win. Additionally, viewers are invited to participate in prediction games and quizzes for a chance to win prizes throughout the tournament.