Kane and Tielemans Lead England, Belgium to World Cup Round of 16
The Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup delivered dramatic matches and stunning comebacks. England overcame a deficit to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1, with Harry Kane scoring the decisive goal to secure their place in the Round of 16 against Mexico. Belgium staged a remarkable comeback against Senegal, overturning a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 after extra time, with the winning goal coming in the 125th minute.
The United States also advanced by beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 despite playing with ten men after Florian Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute for a serious foul detected by VAR. Balogun had initially given the US a lead in stoppage time of the first half. The Americans held firm defensively and sealed their victory with a stunning free kick from Malik Tielemans in the 85th minute. The US 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 as teams battle for a spot in the next stage. Fans can watch highlights of these thrilling encounters through the provided video links.
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