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World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Schedule: Qualified teams

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Schedule: Qualified teams

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 2, 2026 08:57 AM IST FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Schedule: The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has gotten underway to a spectacular start with a set of pulsating fixtures taking the excitement to the final whistle. On Wednesday, Belgium scripted a sensational 3-2 comeback win after trailing up until the 86th minute against Senegal. Two goals from Romelu Lukaku and captain Youri Tielemans within the next three minutes erased Senegal’s lead. Tielemans then produced a stunning moment in the last possible minute of extra-time, at 124:44 minutes, from the penalty spot. The goal is the latest recorded strike in the history of the FIFA World Cup, breaking Senegal’s hearts. The Red Devils will next face co-hosts USA in the last 16. Earlier, heavyweights Germany and Netherlands were dumped out from the knockouts after penalty shoot-out defeats to Paraguay and Morocco. Which teams have qualified for the Round of 16? As of July 2, 2026, 10 of 16 teams have been confirmed for the round of 16, namely …

FIFA World Cup: Gabriel Martinelli breaks Japan hearts with late goal for Brazil | Football News

FIFA World Cup: Gabriel Martinelli breaks Japan hearts with late goal for Brazil | Football News

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2 min readJun 30, 2026 12:55 AM IST A 96th-minute winner from Gabriel Martinelli plunged a dagger into Japan’s resistance as Brazil secured their Last 16 spot in dramatic fashion. Martinelli’s winner came just when it looked like the game was destined for extra time at Houston Stadium. Japan held a surprising 1-0 lead at half-time in an entertaining game thanks to Kaishu Sano, who fired a low shot into the bottom corner past Brazil keeper Alisson. But Casemiro shrugged off a wretched first half to score Brazil’s equaliser just nine minutes after the half-time break. After that goal, Brazil attacked in wave after wave but Japan held firm. Until Martinelli’s goal that is. The five-time champions had 19 attempts at goal (compared to Japan’s five) with seven being on target (compared to two). Brazil now await the winners of the game between Ivory Coast or Norway at MetLife Stadium for a place in the quarter-finals. Both teams were unbeaten heading into the Round of 32. Brazil had topped Group C with two wins and …