DID Press: With the completion of the final three matches of the Round of 32, the Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been officially confirmed, with Egypt, Argentina, and Colombia securing the last remaining spots.
In the opening match, Egypt defeated Australia 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regular and extra time, marking a historic first-ever knockout-stage victory for the African side.
Argentina overcame Cape Verde 3–2 in a tightly contested and high-scoring encounter, securing their place in the next round despite strong resistance from their opponents.
In the final match, Colombia edged Ghana 1–0 with a decisive goal to claim the last available ticket to the Round of 16.
With the conclusion of this stage, the 16 qualified teams are: Canada, Paraguay, Morocco, Brazil, France, Norway, Mexico, England, United States, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Argentina, Colombia, and Egypt.
The Round of 16 will begin today with two key fixtures that will shape the path toward the quarterfinals.
Tonight’s matches (Kabul time):
Canada vs Morocco – 9:30 PM
France vs Paraguay – 1:30 AM