FIFA World Cup: Wednesday schedule, predictions and bracket update
Summary
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is underway, with teams competing for a spot in the last 16. England, Argentina, Belgium, and the USA face challenging matches against DR Congo, Cape Verde, Senegal, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Several teams have already advanced to the next round, while others have been eliminated.Key Facts
- England plays DR Congo for the first time in the World Cup knockout stage.
- Argentina faces debutant team Cape Verde.
- Belgium meets Senegal in their first competitive match.
- The USA faces Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the USA unbeaten in previous meetings.
- Predictions using a supercomputer give England, Belgium, and the USA good chances of winning their matches.
- Seven teams have already reached the Round of 16: Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, Norway, France, and Mexico.
- Teams eliminated include South Africa, Japan, Germany, Netherlands, and Ivory Coast.
- Some matches ended in penalties, deciding which teams advanced after draws.
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