Norway eliminated five-time champions Brazil, Belgium crushed co-hosts USA 4-1, and Argentina completed a miraculous 3-2 comeback as the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 concluded.
The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 concluded on July 7, finalizing the high-stakes matchups for the final eight teams and delivering monumental shocks, highlighted by the stunning elimination of five-time champions Brazil and a massive 4-1 statement victory by Belgium over co-hosts USA.
Norway’s 2-1 victory over Brazil stands as one of the biggest upsets in modern World Cup history. Erling Haaland struck a late second-half brace before a 99th-minute consolation penalty by Neymar. Norway preserved its status as the only nation to never lose to Brazil in men’s football history, now with three wins and two draws.
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Belgium crushed the United States 4-1 in Seattle, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring a brace as the rampant Red Devils ruthlessly exposed the American defense. England survived a chaotic 3-2 victory over Mexico in Mexico City, with Jude Bellingham firing a quick double before an English red card turned the match into a frantic physical standoff.
Argentina completed an unbelievable three-goal comeback in the final 11 minutes against Egypt, with Enzo Fernández’s 92nd-minute winner marking the 3,000th goal in World Cup history. Spain edged Portugal 1-0 through Mikel Merino’s 91st-minute winner, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. Switzerland eliminated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
The round concluded with a spectacular three-way tie at the top of the goalscoring charts between Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi, all with seven goals each.
According to a report by Accra Street Journal, the quarter-final bracket features France vs. Morocco in Boston on July 9, Spain vs. Belgium in Los Angeles on July 10, Norway vs. England in Miami on July 11, and Argentina vs. Switzerland in Kansas City on July 11.
Source: Accra Street Journal
Last Updated on July 9, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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