World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Recap: England, Belgium, and USA Advance

WORLD CUP 2026 — Round of 32 | July 1, 2026

Three nations punched their tickets to the Round of 16 on Tuesday as England, Belgium, and the United States all secured victories in dramatic World Cup 2026 action.

England 2–1 DR Congo

England edged past a resilient DR Congo side in a tightly contested match that went the full 90 minutes. The Three Lions found their footing after a nervy opening and ultimately held on for a 2–1 victory, advancing to the next round despite Congo's late pressure. England's clinical finishing in key moments proved to be the difference.

Belgium 3–2 Senegal (AET)

The most thrilling match of the day went to extra time, with Belgium surviving a spirited Senegal comeback to win 3–2 after 120 minutes of play. The Red Devils looked to be in control before Senegal clawed their way back to level the score, forcing additional time. Belgium ultimately found the decisive goal in extra time to seal a hard-fought win and advance.

USA 2–0 Bosnia and Herzegovina

The United States delivered a commanding performance on home soil, shutting out Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–0 in a confident display that will boost confidence heading into the knockout rounds. Playing in front of a passionate American crowd, the USMNT controlled the match from start to finish, keeping a clean sheet and sending fans home celebrating.

All three winners now advance to the Round of 16, where the competition is expected to intensify. Stay tuned for full bracket updates and match previews as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues.