The results of the night
Norway – France (1-4): The French team, which finished at the top of Group I on Friday June 26 by crushing Norway (4-1), will face Sweden in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday in East Rutherford (New Jersey).
Sweden was assured on Thursday of being one of the eight best third-placed teams having access to the next round, thanks to its draw against Japan (1-1) in Group F.
Senegal – Iraq (5-0): Senegal, which finished third in Group I on Friday, is one of the eight best teams drafted in this position and thus booked its ticket for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, thanks to the results of Group G.
The Senegalese took advantage of the draw conceded by Iran against Egypt (1-1) and the large victory of Belgium against New Zealand (5-1). But it is also thanks to their large victory over Iraq (5-0), which allows them to have a total of 3 points and a decisive goal difference of (+2), since higher than that of the third places in groups A (South Korea, 3 pts, -1), C (Scotland, 3 pts, -3), G (Iran 3 pts 0) and H (Uruguay 2 pts -1).
Uruguay – Spain (0-1): Spain, reigning European champion, qualified for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, beating (1-0) Uruguay, eliminated at the same time, Friday June 26 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
La Roja, which won thanks to a goal from Alex Baena scored before half-time, finished at the top of its group H ahead of neophyte Cape Verde, also qualified, and will face, on July 2 in Los Angeles, either Algeria or Austria opposed on Saturday.
Cape Verde – Saudi Arabia (0-0): Cape Verde, debutant in the World Cup, won an unexpected second place in a very tough group H after its 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, Friday June 26 in Houston at the 2026 World Cup.
The “Blue Sharks” from the small West African archipelago finished the group stage undefeated, sandwiched between Spain and Uruguay, and they offered themselves a gala performance against the Argentine title holders and Lionel Messi, on July 3 in the round of 16 in Miami.
New Zealand – Belgium (1-5): Belgium qualified for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by sweeping New Zealand (5-1), its first victory in the 2026 World Cup, thanks in particular to a double from Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, Friday June 26 in Vancouver.
The Red Devils finished at the top of group G ahead of Egypt, also qualified thanks to their draw with Iran (1-1). They will face one of the best thirds yet to be named, Wednesday in Seattle.
Egypt – Iran (1-1): Egypt, already qualified, was held on Friday June 26 in Seattle after a crazy end to the match (1-1) by Iran, which must wait Saturday to find out if it qualifies for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Iran thought they would secure a historic qualification by scoring in added time with Shoja Khalilzadeh (90+ 3), but the goal was disallowed for offside. The Iranians finished third in Group G with three points and remain on waivers before the last day of the group stage. Mahmoud Saber opened the scoring (5th) for Egypt before the response from Ramin Rezaeian (14th).
Upcoming matches
The matches start at 11 p.m. with two posters: Panama will face England, while Croatia will play Ghana.
At 1:30 a.m., Colombia will challenge Portugal. Simultaneously, DR Congo will meet Uzbekistan. Finally at 4 o’clock, Jordan will face Argentina, when Algeria will face Austria.
