England, the United States, and Belgium have all advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overcoming challenging knockout matches. England showcased resilience in Atlanta by coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over DR Congo. Captain Harry Kane was instrumental in the comeback, netting two goals to ensure their progression. With this win, England is set to face Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in the next stage. Their journey to this point included group stage triumphs over Panama and Croatia, alongside a goalless draw with Ghana.
The United States emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring but was later sent off with a red card, forcing the Americans to play with ten men. Despite the disadvantage, Malik Tillman’s expertly taken free-kick secured the win, propelling the team into the next round after displaying strong defensive discipline. This sets up a thrilling encounter against Belgium in their upcoming Round of 16 match.
Belgium delivered one of the tournament’s most thrilling comebacks by overturning a 2-0 deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in Seattle. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans were pivotal, scoring late goals to equalize and push the match into extra time. Tielemans then converted a penalty, awarded after a VAR review, to complete the comeback and ensure Belgium’s place in the next round.
The upcoming matches in the Round of 16 promise to be captivating, with Belgium set to face the United States, while England will meet Mexico in what is expected to be a high-profile clash. As the competition intensifies, these teams will aim to continue their journey toward the World Cup glory.