World Cup 2026 Knockouts Begin – Croatia Victorious, Argentina Cruise, and the Round of 32 Is Here

The group stage is done and the real drama starts now. Croatia held their nerve, Argentina rolled on, and the Round of 32 kicks off today. Here's your full catch-up plus the first knockout ties — with odds straight from Chipstars.

Yesterday's Results

Croatia 2-1 Ghana — The Vatreni got it done when it mattered. A hard-fought win over a stubborn Ghana side sends Croatia into the knockouts.

Panama 0-2 England — The Three Lions finally clicked. A composed two-goal win sees England top their group and head into the knockouts with momentum at last.

New Zealand 1-5 Belgium — The Red Devils ran riot. A five-goal demolition confirmed Belgium's attacking firepower in full flow.

Uruguay 0-1 Spain — La Roja ground out a narrow win over a ten-man Uruguay in a fiery encounter, doing just enough to take the points.

Egypt 1-1 Iran and Cabo Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia — Two tight draws that closed out a finely-balanced Groups G and H.

Today's Results — Group Stage Wraps Up

Argentina 3-1 Jordan (Group J) — The champions signed off the group stage in style, brushing aside Jordan to confirm top spot in commanding fashion.

DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan (Group K) — A convincing win sees DR Congo march through with one of the standout performances of the round.

Algeria 3-3 Austria (Group J) — A six-goal thriller. Algeria and Austria served up the entertainment of the day in a breathless draw.

Colombia 0-0 Portugal (Group K) — The heavyweight clash ended goalless, with both sides cancelling each other out in a tense tactical battle.

The Round of 32 Begins — Don't Miss It

This is where the tournament catches fire. Win or go home, starting today.

South Africa vs Canada (Today, 20:00) — The first knockout tie. Canada are favorites at 1.71, South Africa the outsiders at 6.00, draw at 3.70. Over 2.5 goals sits at 2.20, Under at 1.73. Knockout football starts right here.

Tomorrow's Knockout Ties — Odds Inside

The Round of 32 rolls on with two huge clashes:

Brazil vs Japan (29.06) — The Selecão are red-hot favorites at 1.71, Japan at 5.25, draw at 3.90. Over 2.5 goals at 2.05, Under at 1.84. Brazil will be expected to power through, but Japan are no pushovers.

Germany vs Paraguay (29.06) — Germany overwhelming favorites at 1.36, Paraguay huge outsiders at 9.00, draw at 5.30. Over 2.5 goals at 1.75, Under at 2.17. Germany should have too much firepower here.

Coming Up — More Round of 32 Action

The knockouts keep coming thick and fast:

Netherlands vs Morocco (30.06) — A genuine 50/50. Netherlands at 2.18, Morocco at 3.85, draw at 3.20. Over 2 goals at 1.69, Under at 2.27.

Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway (30.06) — Perfectly balanced. Ivory Coast at 3.70, Norway at 2.08, draw at 3.55. Over 2.5 goals at 1.94, Under at 1.94 — the bookies can't split them.

France vs Sweden, Mexico vs Ecuador, and England vs DR Congo round out a stacked Round of 32 with plenty more to come.

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Where Things Stand

The group stage is history and 32 teams remain. Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, England, and the Netherlands all carry favorites' tags into the knockouts, while Croatia, Morocco, and Norway will fancy their chances of an upset. From here, every game is win or go home — no second chances, no margin for error.

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

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