World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Results – July 2, 2026

Published Jul. 3, 2026, 5:38 PM

Three heavyweight nations advanced in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 2nd, as Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland each secured convincing wins in the Round of 32.

Spain 3–0 Austria

Spain put on a dominant display, cruising past Austria with a commanding 3–0 victory. The Spanish side showed no mercy, controlling possession and converting their chances with clinical precision to book their spot in the Round of 16.

Portugal 2–1 Croatia

In a tighter contest, Portugal edged out Croatia 2–1 in what proved to be the most competitive match of the day. Croatia fought back to pull one goal back, but Portugal held firm to advance to the next round.

Switzerland 2–0 Algeria

Switzerland rounded out the day's action with a clean-sheet victory over Algeria, winning 2–0. The Swiss were solid defensively and efficient in front of goal, sending a message to the rest of the tournament.

With all three European nations advancing, the Round of 16 is shaping up to be a fiercely contested stage. Stay tuned for more World Cup 2026 coverage as the tournament heats up.