World Cup 2026 Round of 32 – Belgium's Late Comeback, England's Kane Show, and the Round of 16 Takes Shape

The Round of 32 served up its wildest night yet. Belgium pulled off an extraordinary comeback from two goals down, England came from behind through a Harry Kane double, and the USA edged Bosnia despite a red card.

The knockout picture is getting clearer by the hour. Here's your full catch-up plus the action still to come — with odds straight from Chipstars.

Yesterday's Results

Belgium 3-2 Senegal, AET (Round of 32) — Comeback of the tournament. Senegal led 2-0 through Habib Diarra and a stunning Ismaïla Sarr strike with time running out, but Romelu Lukaku pulled one back in the 86th, Youri Tielemans levelled minutes later, and Tielemans then buried a penalty deep into extra-time stoppage to complete a barely believable turnaround.

England 2-1 DR Congo (Round of 32) — DR Congo stunned the Three Lions with an early Brian Cipenga opener and held the lead deep into the second half. Then up stepped the captain: Harry Kane headed home on 75 and lashed in a late winner to spare England and book a last-16 date with Mexico.

USA 2-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina (Round of 32) — Folarin Balogun fired the co-hosts in front on the stroke of half-time before being shown a controversial red card. Down to ten men, the USA held firm, and Malik Tillman's brilliant free-kick sealed just their second-ever World Cup knockout win.

Today's Knockout Tie

Spain vs Austria (21:00) — Spain are overwhelming favourites at 1.32, Austria rank outsiders at 11.0, the draw at 5.5. Over 3 goals at 2.12, Under at 1.79. La Roja will expect to power through. — England are overwhelming favourites at 1.31, DR Congo rank outsiders at 14.5, the draw at 5.3. Over 2.5 goals at 2.03, Under at 1.86. The Three Lions will expect to cruise.

Coming Up — More Round of 32 Action

The final Round of 32 ties come thick and fast:

Portugal vs Croatia (03.07) — Portugal the favourites at 1.75, Croatia at 5.4, the draw at 3.75. Over 2.5 goals at 1.78, Under at 2.14. Ronaldo faces the Vatreni in the tie everyone's been waiting for.

Switzerland vs Algeria (03.07) — Tight and open. Switzerland at 2.03, Algeria at 4.4, the draw at 3.3. Over 2.5 goals at 2.24, Under at 1.71.

Australia vs Egypt (03.07) — Egypt the slight favourites at 2.54, Australia at 3.4, the draw at 2.85. Over 2 goals at 2.14, Under at 1.78.

Argentina vs Cabo Verde and Colombia vs Ghana round out the Round of 32, closing the book on the opening knockout stage.

Where Things Stand

The Round of 16 is filling up fast. Canada face Morocco and Paraguay meet France on Saturday, while Brazil take on Norway and Mexico get England on the other side of the draw. USA vs Belgium is locked in too, after both sides came through dramatic ties. Germany and the Netherlands are the biggest names already eliminated, while holders and favourites Argentina, Spain and Portugal all have their Round of 32 assignments still to complete. From here it's win or go home — no replays, no margin for error.

The knockouts are exactly where the World Cup comes alive. Don't miss a moment. — USA the strong favourites at 1.43, Bosnia & Herzegovina out at 9.0, the draw at 4.8. Over 2.5 goals at 1.78, Under at 2.13.

Where Things Stand

Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, France, Norway, and Mexico have all sealed their place in the Round of 16, while Germany and the Netherlands are the big names already on the plane home. Of the sides carrying favourites' tags into the knockouts, Brazil, France, Argentina, and England remain on track, while Morocco have already proved they can spring a surprise. From here it's win or go home for every team left — no replays, no margin for error.

The Round of 32 is when the World Cup truly comes alive. Don't miss a moment.

Bet the World Cup on Chipstars

With knockout football delivering comebacks, red cards and extra-time drama, accumulators remain the smart way to back the round. Our Multibet Bonus rewards every ticket with 5 or more selections at odds of 1.30 or higher, added automatically to your winnings. And if one leg lets you down, Ultra Cashback returns up to 50% of your stake.

18+ only. Please play responsibly.