Kane and Tielemans Lead England, Belgium to World Cup Round of 16 Wins

The Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup delivered dramatic matches and remarkable comebacks. England secured a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo, with Harry Kane turning the game around after an early deficit to set up a high-stakes Round of 16 clash against Mexico. Meanwhile, Belgium staged a thrilling comeback against Senegal, overturning a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 in extra time, with the decisive goal coming in the 125th minute.

The United States also advanced by defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 despite playing with ten men after Florian Balogun received a direct red card in the 64th minute for a serious foul detected by VAR. Balogun had earlier scored the opening goal in stoppage time of the first half. The US defense held strong under pressure, and Malik Tielemans sealed the win with a stunning free kick from 20 meters in the 85th minute. The Americans will face Belgium in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match in Seattle.

These results highlight the intense competition and unpredictability of the 2026 World Cup, with several teams overcoming adversity to advance. Fans can watch highlights of these matches through the provided video links.