World Cup 2026 — Daily Brief
July 6, 2026 — Knockout Stage, Round of 16
Yesterday’s Results (July 5)
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Brazil 1-2 Norway — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Erling Haaland struck for Norway as they stunned Brazil 2-1, sending the five-time champions out in the Round of 16 — their earliest World Cup exit since 1990. Neymar announced his international retirement after the match. -
Mexico 2-3 England — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Jude Bellingham scored twice inside the opening 38 minutes and Harry Kane added a penalty as England defeated co-host Mexico at the iconic Azteca. It was Mexico’s first-ever World Cup loss at the stadium. The match was delayed by one hour due to adverse weather.
Today’s Fixtures (July 6) — Round of 16
- Portugal vs Spain — 2:00 PM CDT / 3:00 PM ET — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
- United States vs Belgium — 5:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM ET — Lumen Field, Seattle
Tomorrow’s Fixtures (July 7) — Round of 16
- Argentina vs Egypt — 12:00 PM ET — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Switzerland vs Colombia — 1:00 PM PDT / 4:00 PM ET — BC Place, Vancouver
Round of 16 — Completed Results
| Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Canada vs Morocco | 0-3 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Paraguay vs France | 0-1 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Brazil vs Norway | 1-2 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Mexico vs England | 2-3 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
Quarterfinal Matchups (Set)
- France vs Morocco — July 9, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- Winner (Portugal/Spain) vs Winner (USA/Belgium) — July 10, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- Norway vs England — July 11, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Winner (Argentina/Egypt) vs Winner (Switzerland/Colombia) — July 11, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Highlight of the Day
The biggest story from yesterday: Brazil is out. Norway’s shock 2-1 victory eliminated the Seleção in the Round of 16 for the first time since 1990. After the match, Neymar confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing an end to Brazil’s hopes and marking a seismic moment for the tournament. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham’s brilliant brace powered England past co-host Mexico in front of 80,000 fans at Azteca — a match delayed by lightning storms but delivering plenty of drama.
Source: Wikipedia, FIFA.com