The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 delivered another day of thrilling knockout football on July 1, with three teams booking their places in the next round. England edged DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta Stadium, and Belgium survived a dramatic extra-time battle to defeat Senegal 3-2 in Seattle Stadium, while the United States secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Stadium. From late winners and extra-time drama to dominant performances, the day's action produced several memorable moments as the race for the World Cup title intensified.Here are some of the best moments from the July 1 Round of 32 clashes.ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Fans gather in Manchester - Freight Island, Manchester, Britain - July 1, 2026 England fans react as they watch the match at the We Are Football Festival at Freight Island in Manchester Action Images via Reuters/Jason CairnduffReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Fans gather in Sarajevo - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - July 2, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina fans react during the match REUTERS/Amel EmricReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Fans gather in London - BOXPARK Wembley, London, Britain - July 1, 2026 England fans gather before the match between England and DR Congo Action Images via Reuters/Cat GorynReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Fans gather in London - BOXPARK Wembley, London, Britain - July 1, 2026 England fans in London watch the match Action Images via Reuters/Cat GorynReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Fans gather in Sarajevo - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - July 2, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina fan reacts during the match REUTERS/Amel EmricReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Belgium v Senegal - Fans gather in Dakar - Dakar, Senegal - July 1, 2026 Senegal fans in Dakar watch the match REUTERS/Raghed WakedReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Belgium v Senegal - Fans gather in Brussels - Brussels, Belgium - July 1, 2026 Belgium fan reacts as she watches the match in Brussels REUTERS/Yves HermanReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Belgium v Senegal - Fans gather in Dakar - Dakar, Senegal - July 1, 2026 A Senegal fan reacts during the match REUTERS/Raghed WakedReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Belgium v Senegal - Fans gather in Brussels - Brussels, Belgium - July 2, 2026 Belgium fans celebrate after Youri Tielemans scores their third goal as they watch the match in Brussels REUTERS/Yves HermanReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 1, 2026 A DR Congo fan inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Claudia GrecoAs the tournament continues on July 2, fans can look forward to another exciting slate of knockout fixtures: Spain take on Austria at Los Angeles Stadium (3 p.m. ET), Portugal face Croatia at Toronto Stadium (7 p.m. ET), and Switzerland meet Algeria at BC Place in Vancouver (11 p.m. ET), with all three matches carrying a place in the quarterfinals at stake.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Best fan moments in pictures as England, Belgium and USA book Round of 16 berths
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 saw England, Belgium, and the United States advance on July 1. England narrowly beat DR Congo 2-1, Belgium secured a thrilling 3-2 extra-time win over Senegal, and the USA comfortably defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0.












