England, the United States, and Belgium have all successfully navigated their way through challenging knockout matches to secure spots in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In Atlanta, England managed a comeback victory against DR Congo, winning 2-1. Captain Harry Kane was instrumental in this triumph, scoring twice to overturn an initial deficit, and now England is set to face Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in the next round. England’s path to the knockouts saw them top their group, having achieved victories over Panama and Croatia, alongside a draw with Ghana.
The United States, playing in Santa Clara, emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal for the hosts before being sent off with a red card in the second half, reducing the team to 10 players. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Malik Tillman secured the win with a well-executed free-kick. The U.S. team’s disciplined defensive performance has paved their way into the next stage, where they will face Belgium.
Belgium, meanwhile, produced an exhilarating comeback against Senegal in Seattle, coming from 2-0 down to win 3-2 after extra time. The Belgians showed resilience as Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scored late to draw level and force the additional period. Tielemans then scored the decisive penalty following a VAR review, completing the remarkable turnaround. This victory sets up a Round of 16 clash between Belgium and the United States.
England’s upcoming match against Mexico promises to be a high-stakes encounter at one of football’s most revered venues, while Belgium versus the United States is set to be another intriguing battle as the knockout stages continue to unfold. Each team has shown determination and skill to advance this far, and the stakes continue to rise as they aim for World Cup glory.