The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 ended on July 3. Egypt, Argentina and Colombia claimed the final three Round of 16 places, completing the next knockout bracket.
Australia 1-1 Egypt, Egypt wins 4-2 on penalties
Australia and Egypt drew 1-1 after extra time before Egypt won the shootout 4-2. Mohamed Salah's side reached a major milestone and stayed alive in the tournament.
Australia again left a knockout match with penalty heartbreak, though its defensive resilience remained one of the team's strongest themes.
Argentina 3-2 Cabo Verde, after extra time
Defending champion Argentina survived a major scare from Cabo Verde. The debutants equalized twice and pushed the match into extra time, but Argentina finally prevailed 3-2.
Cabo Verde exits at the Round of 32, but its debut World Cup run will remain one of the tournament's most respected stories.
Colombia 1-0 Ghana
Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to claim the last Round of 16 place. In hot and physical conditions, Colombia protected an early lead with a disciplined defensive performance.
Colombia now faces Switzerland, a matchup likely to be tight and low-error.
Sources: ESPN World Cup fixtures and results, Los Angeles Times World Cup live updates, Guardian Colombia vs Ghana live report