Argentina survived a five-goal thriller, Colombia edged Ghana in a tense contest, and Egypt held their nerve in a penalty shootout against Australia as the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 continued to produce high drama and narrow escapes.
Argentina, Colombia and Egypt secured their places in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after hard-fought victories in the Round of 32, with Egypt prevailing in a dramatic penalty shootout against Australia.
Argentina survived a spirited challenge from Cape Verde to register a thrilling 3-2 victory at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The South American giants were pushed throughout the contest but produced the decisive moments when it mattered most to keep their hopes of another World Cup title alive.
Colombia also advanced after edging Ghana 1-0 at Kansas City Stadium. In a closely contested encounter, Colombia’s disciplined defensive display and a solitary goal proved enough to eliminate the African side and book a place in the tournament’s last 16.
The knockout action had begun a day earlier on Friday, July 3, 2026, when Egypt defeated Australia in one of the most dramatic matches of the Round of 32. After the teams finished locked at 1-1 following extra time at Dallas Stadium, Egypt held their nerve to win the penalty shootout 4-2, ending Australia’s World Cup campaign in heartbreaking fashion.
The latest results continue the tournament’s unpredictable knockout phase, where narrow margins and penalty shootouts have increasingly separated the remaining contenders. Argentina, Colombia and Egypt now join the growing list of teams advancing to the Round of 16 as the race for the FIFA World Cup trophy intensifies.
Results
Friday, July 3, 2026
- Egypt 1-1 Australia (Egypt won 4-2 on penalties) — Dallas Stadium
Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde — Miami Stadium
- Colombia 1-0 Ghana — Kansas City Stadium
