Spain, Portugal and Switzerland progressed to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with composed knockout victories, keeping their title ambitions alive while ending the campaigns of Austria, Croatia and Algeria.
Spain, Portugal and Switzerland secured their places in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after registering convincing victories in Friday’s Round of 32 fixtures, July 3, 2026, ending the campaigns of Austria, Croatia and Algeria.
Spain produced one of its most commanding performances of the tournament, defeating Austria 3-0 at Los Angeles Stadium to book a quarter-final berth. The three-time European champions dominated proceedings from start to finish, maintaining control of possession and converting their chances to progress comfortably.
Portugal also advanced after overcoming Croatia 2-1 in a closely contested encounter at Toronto Stadium. The Portuguese held off a determined Croatian fightback to preserve their narrow advantage and continue their pursuit of a first FIFA World Cup title.
At BC Place in Vancouver, Switzerland completed the day’s action with a clinical 2-0 victory over Algeria. The Swiss side controlled the match with disciplined defending and efficient finishing, eliminating the North African nation to secure their place in the next round.
With the completion of Friday’s fixtures, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland join the growing list of teams advancing to the Round of 16 as the knockout phase gathers momentum.
Results — Friday, July 3
- Spain 3-0 Austria — Los Angeles Stadium
- Portugal 2-1 Croatia — Toronto Stadium
- Switzerland 2-0 Algeria — BC Place, Vancouver
