At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo will get another match in a Portugal uniform, thanks to a penalty he scored, a stoppage-time header by Gonçalo Ramos, and a VAR ruling the Croatia team still doesn’t understand.

Ramos headed in the winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.

The game featured a matchup of 40-somethings — Ronaldo, in his sixth World Cup, and Croatia’s Luka Modrić, making his fifth bid for a tournament title.

Ronaldo tied things up in the 68th minute on a penalty kick that gave the megastar his first knockout stage goal at the World Cup before being subbed out in the 81st minute.

“I never felt any of that [fear],” he said. “Yes, nervous. But as always, you have to be very positive for things to go well.”

Still, it was Ramos who gave Portugal the victory and a berth in the round of 16.

“I love that type of moment, I love that type of games,” he said. “I want to play every game like that.”

Portugal moves on to face Spain on Monday.

“First half we dominated the game. In second half after the goal we get a little bit panic, but this is football,” Ronaldo said. “After the penalty, I think it was a little bit better for us. We created a few chances and I think at the end of the day we deserved to win the match.”

Things got weird after Ramos scored. With Portugal and its fans still enthralled with his goal, Croatia thought it had tied things up 2-2 in the very last moments. But after a 2 1/2-minute delay, Mario Pasalic was called offside as VAR ruled no goal. Croatia fans threw bottles on the field and whistled in protest.

Croatia midfielder Petar Sucic said, “the referee said he didn’t see [anyone] touch the ball, he said that he had a sensor in that ball,” that caused the offside ruling. “For me, it’s a regular goal.”

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said it was, indeed, the chip in the ball that triggered the decision.

“I need to tell them [Croatia fans] the message is very clear: The balls now have a chip, and it’s very clear that’s why the VAR intervened,” he said. “It’s not a subjective opinion.”

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Croatia opened the scoring in the 53rd minute when Ivan Perišić scored off a cross from Josip Sanisic.

Ronaldo, booed loudly by Croatia fans every time he touched the ball, got his chance from the spot after Nikola Vlasic was called for a holding foul inside the box. Portugal’s megastar hitched his step and converted down the middle as the goalkeeper went to his right.

Thursday marked Portugal’s second win in the knockout stage at the World Cup since its fourth-place finish in 2006. Ronaldo also set a pair of records on Thursday, becoming the oldest goalscorer and player in a knockout stage match ever at a World Cup. 

Ronaldo’s goal on Thursday was his 146th at the international level, extending his record among men’s players. It was also his 11th career World Cup goal, moving into a tie for the ninth-most all-time with Jürgen Klinsmann and Sándor Kocsis.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

 

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Switzerland is through to the round of 16 following its 2-0 win over Algeria at BC Place on Thursday. Breel Embolo scored his second goal of the tournament, and Dan Ndoye picked up his first to secure Switzerland’s win.

Now, what’s next for Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here is a look at which team Switzerland will play in the round of 16 and their potential path to making the World Cup final. 

Who Will Switzerland Play In The Round Of 16?

Following Switzerland’s 2-0 win over Algeria in the round of 32, it will play Colombia  in the round of 16 at Vancouver Stadium on Tuesday, July 7, at 4 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.

Who Could Switzerland Play In The Quarterfinals?

If Switzerland advances past Ghana or Colombia in the round of 16, it has four possible opponents it could play in the quarterfinals: the winner of Argentina vs. Egypt.

Switzerland’s quarterfinals match would take place at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.

Who Could Switzerland Play In The Semifinals?

If Switzerland advances to the semifinals of the World Cup, it has four possible opponents: the winner of England vs. Mexico or the winner of Brazil vs. Norway.

Switzerland’s semifinal match would take place at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.

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As if the round of 16 couldn’t get any further stacked.

With Thursday’s results, we are set for yet another supercharged contest between two of Europe’s elite sides. 

After Spain took care of business to start the day, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal got the job done against Croatia. It wasn’t without drama, though, and it ended with the 41-year-old superstar on the bench.

Here’s the best of Match Day 22 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

BEST OF THE DAY

Moment Of The Day

Ronaldo had played eight knockout-stage games at the World Cup entering Thursday night’s round of 32 test against Croatia. He did not score in any of those games.

Ninth time was the charm.

Portugal was given a penalty in the 66th minute when center back Renato Veiga was pulled down by Croatia midfielder Nikola Vlasic on a corner kick. Two minutes later, Ronaldo calmly put a penalty kick right down the middle to get his goal.

An honorable mention to Ronaldo’s longtime Real Madrid teammate Luka Modrić, who likely played his last game for Croatia and maybe his last game ever.

The midfield maestro has dazzled for Croatia since making his international debut in 2006, leading his squad to a runner-up World Cup finish in 2018 (winning the Balon d’Or that year) and a semifinal appearance in 2022. He has made more than 200 appearances for the national team.

Goal Of The Day

The big question about Portugal before the World Cup: Should Gonçalo Ramos start as Portugal’s striker ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo? Ramos started in the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup and scored a hat trick against Switzerland, and the 25-year-old is more than capable of a starting spot.

He showed why on Thursday night in Toronto.

Ramos came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute. Ronaldo scored a penalty kick in the 68th minute but was taken off in the 81st, giving Ramos the reins as the lead striker for Portugal.

In the 94th minute, Rafael Leão played a cross toward Ramos and three Croatian defenders. Despite being potentially held as he jumped toward the ball, Ramos beat everyone to the ball and headed home.

Assist Of The Day

Spain’s dominance over Austria on Thursday was capped by a well-worked third goal from the duo that combined to score the winner of the Euro 2024 final against England.

Cucurella fed Mikel Oyarzabal for the first goal, and then the same exchange netted Spain its third goal. The Spanish left back played a low cross that curled around the Austrian defense right onto Oyarzabal’s right foot. He slotted home calmly to put the cherry on top of another Spain win. It’s also the type of linkup play that’s put Oyarzabal (4 goals so far) firmly in the mix for the Golden Boot chase.

Save Of The Day

Costa was one of the best players on the field for Portugal on Thursday night in Toronto. He made several notable saves, including two on Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovačić.

Costa’s most impressive save of the night came in the 75th minute, when Kovačić unleashed a shot that looked like it was going into the bottom corner. Costa dove to his left and got a hand on the shot, which went onto the post and stayed out.

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• Spain didn’t allow a shot on target against Austria. It’s the first time a team hasn’t allowed one in a World Cup knockout-stage match since Germany in the 2014 final against Argentina.
• Unai Simón (519 minutes) became the goalkeeper with the most minutes without conceding in World Cup history, passing Italy’s Walter Zenga (517 minutes).
• Mikel Oyarzabal is up to four goals this tournament after his two today. He’s the 10th Spanish player to score four goals at the World Cup and the fifth Spanish player ever to score four goals in a single tournament.
• Lamine Yamal is the youngest European player in history to end on the winning side in 10 matches at major tournaments (the World Cup and Euros), aged 18 years and 354 days. He is five years younger than the previous record holder (Kylian Mbappé at 23 years and 355 days).
• Yamal and Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsí are the first pair of teenagers to start a World Cup knockout match for a team since Pelé and Altafini for Brazil in 1958 against Wales in the quarterfinal.

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Portugal vs. Croatia

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• Portugal will play Spain in the Round of 16 in Arlington on July 6.
• Portugal has won a knockout-stage game in consecutive World Cups for the first time ever. It made the quarterfinals in 2022.
• Ronaldo has now played in 26 World Cup matches. That’s the second most ever, trailing only Lionel Messi (29).
• Ronaldo became the oldest player ever to score in a knockout stage match in the World Cup.
• Ramos’ goal came at 93:09 on the game clock, making it Portugal’s latest game-winning goal in its World Cup history.
• Croatia’s starting XI had an average age of 30 years and 100 days, the oldest for a non-group-stage match at the World Cup since 1998. (That team was also Croatia in the third-place match at 30 years and 126 days old.)

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Switzerland vs. Algeria

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• Switzerland earned a knockout stage win at the World Cup for the first time since 1938.
• Switzerland had failed to advance past the round of 16 in its previous five knockout stage appearances (1994, 2006, 2014, 2018 and 2022).
• Switzerland has won three straight World Cup games for the first time ever.
• Switzerland has scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, extending its team record.
• Algeria remains winless in the knockout stage of the World Cup, losing tonight and to Germany in the 2014 Round of 16.
• Algeria has conceded in nine straight World Cup games, tied for the second-longest active streak of any team (Austria 11, Germany 9).

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Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup after a comfortable 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday night in Vancouver. 

Switzerland scored in the 10th minute on a great effort from budding star Johan Manzambi to set up Breel Embolo. Then early in the second half, Dan Ndoye scored on a play that began with a sloppy Algerian turnover. 

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For Switzerland, it was a dominant performance over an Algerian team coached by Vladimir Petkovic, who previously led Switzerland in a successful run from 2014-2021.

1. A Star Is Born In Johan Manzambi

Johan Manzambi, 20, is easily one of the top young players in this tournament, along with Lamine Yamal, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Yan Diomande, and Gilberto Mora. Manzambi had the best play of the game in the 10th minute when he began a run in the middle of the field, and he cut through Algeria’s defense into the box before assisting Breel Embolo for a tap in. 

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Manzambi made huge strides in his game this past season with SC Freiburg, and he was named the UEFA Europa League Young Player of the Season for his performances in that tournament. In recent days, Manzambi has been heavily linked to a potential move to Newcastle United in the Premier League.

But this World Cup has seen him take his game to another level. With this assist, he now has three goals and two assists in the tournament. This is even more impressive given that he did not even start Switzerland’s first two games. 

Fans of the Swiss team and fans of the Bundesliga have been well aware of Manzambi’s talent, but he is shining on a global spotlight and make him a player to watch bloom in the coming years. 

2. Algeria Did Not Respond To Adversity 

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Algeria began this game on the front foot and the more dangerous of the two teams. But then, Switzerland scored against the run of play on a great individual effort in the 10th minute. 

Following that goal, Algeria was a completely different team for the worse. As Switzerland became more confident, Algeria players lost their purpose and were much slower in their decision-making. Not only was Algeria struggling to create dangerous opportunities, its players were also making costly mistakes. In the opening minutes of the second half, Switzerland found its second goal to put the game out of reach. On that play. Algeria made an ugly turnover in its own third which eventually resulted in a goal by Dan Ndoye.

Algeria did not make good use of its breaks. Immediately after the first half hydration break, Switzerland became more dominant. After halftime, Switzerland found a quick goal and were easily able to control the game for the entire second half. Algeria never looked like it was close to regaining control. 

3. The Swiss Have Improved Every Game

Switzerland’s opening game at this World Cup went very poorly for Murat Yakin’s team. In that game against Qatar, Switzerland was only able to score on a first half penalty converted by Embolo. But Switzerland could not find a second despite having a huge edge in possession. Then at the end, Qatar equalized, and the Swiss looked unprepared for the tournament. 

Since then, Switzerland has looked significantly better with each passing game. First it was a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Then it was a 2-1 win over co-hosts Canada in Vancouver. Now it is a comfortable win over Algeria in the round of 32. 

Switzerland has been on the rise for years. The team performed brilliantly in World Cup qualifying, winning UEFA’s Group B without losing a game. In a group that also contained Kosovo, Slovenia, and Sweden, the Swiss scored 14 goals and conceded just twice while winning four games and drawing twice. 

Switzerland has been a team steadily on the rise under Yakin, and now it looks like it is peaking at the right time. What makes this team so dangerous is that its success is due not just to individual talent, but also to a disciplined system and structure where the players have a great understanding of their roles. 

This is a team that no one will want to face in a knockout setting.

4. Xhaka’s In Peak Form

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While much of the focus on this game will be on Embolo and Manzambi, one of the most important storylines for Switzerland was just how well Granit Xhaka played over all 90 minutes. 

The Swiss captain. who is now at Sunderland but was best known for his time as Arsenal’s captain, was a dominant presence in the midfield where he looked as good as ever. He completed 61/70 of his passes, won 7/10 of his ground duels, won 3/4 of his aerials, and drew an impressive five fouls as Algeria tried to become more physical when frustration set in.

In these knockout games, games are often won and lost in the midfield and there were questions whether Xhaka at age 33 could still be the leader this team needs to go on a far run. But his performance in this game was reminiscent of his best years at Arsenal. If he can keep that up, Switzerland is in good shape to compete with elite national teams in the midfield. 

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Australia will face Egypt in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX. 

At a sixth straight World Cup and seventh overall, Australia has reached its third knockout stage and made consecutive World Cup knockout stages for the first time in its nation’s history.

The Socceroos finished runner-up in Group D, advancing with four points after beating Türkiye 2-0, losing 2-0 to the U.S. and drawing 0-0 against Paraguay. 

Australia had the fifth-lowest possession (42%) and fourth-fewest shots (26) of any team that advanced to the knockout stage, while allowing the third-most shots (47).

Meanwhile, Egypt has advanced to the knockout stage for the first time, having gone out in the group stage in both 2018 and 1990. 

Egypt’s win over New Zealand and two draws against Belgium and Iran were enough to advance to the knockout stage with five points.

However, the Pharaohs will not have defensive midfielder Mohanad Lashin because of suspension for yellow cards against both New Zealand and Iran.

Let’s check out the odds for the Australia vs. Egypt matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 3. 

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Australia vs. Egypt Odds

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• Australia: +240 (bet $10 to win $34 total)
• Egypt: +145 (bet $10 to win $24.50 total)
• Draw: +185 (bet $10 to win $28.50 total)

Spread 

• Egypt -0.5: +145 (bet $10 to win $24.50 total)
• Australia +0.5: -185 (bet $10 to win $15.41 total)

Over/Under Total Odds: 1.5

• Over: -170 (bet $10 to win $15.88 total)
• Under: +138 (bet $10 to win $23.80 total)

Australia vs. Egypt Prediction, Pick

From FOX Sports Research:

• Outside of a few counter-attack goals, Australia has not provided a lot of offense so far this tournament. Meanwhile, Egypt has scored five goals in three games. Behind Mo Salah and company, take Egypt to advance at -146.

How to Watch Australia vs. Egypt

• When: Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports, FOX Sports App

Let’s take a look at some other bets for the match. 

Anytime Goalscorer Props

• Mohamed Salah: +205 (bet $10 to win $30.50 total)
• Omar Marmoush: +280 (bet $10 to win $38 total)
• Mohamed Touré: +295 (bet $10 to win $39.50 total)
• Mostafa Ziko: +295 (bet $10 to win $39.50 total)
• Trézéguet: +310 (bet $10 to win $41 total)

To Advance

• Australia: +120 (bet $10 to win $22 total)
• Egypt: -146 (bet $10 to win $16.85 total)

Both Teams to Score

• Yes: +126 (bet $10 to win $22.60 total)
• No: -160 (bet $10 to win $16.25 total)

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Argentina will face Cape Verde in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Miami Stadium on FOX. 

David vs. Golaith. The reigning World Cup champions will face off against a country with just approximately 525,000 people.

After advancing to the knockout stage for the first time in its nation’s history, Cape Verde is now the smallest country to ever make the World Cup knockout stage. 

Cape Verde got a point each against two World Cup-winning nations in the group stage, drawing 0-0 vs Spain and 2-2 vs Uruguay. 

After its 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde finished second in Group H. 

Meanwhile, three-time champion Argentina has reached a sixth straight World Cup knockout stage, trying to be the third repeat winner and the first since Brazil in 1962. 

Behind Lionel Messi’s six goals, Argentina was one of three teams to win all three group games at this World Cup, doing so for the fifth time and first since 2014. La Albiceleste beat Algeria 3-0, Austria 2-0 and Jordan 3-1. 

Let’s check out the odds for the Argentina vs. Cape Verde matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 3. 

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Argentina vs. Cape Verde Odds

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• Argentina: -700 (bet $10 to win $11.43 total)
• Cape Verde : +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
• Draw: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)

Spread 

• Argentina -2.5: +140 (bet $10 to win $24 total)
• Cape Verde +2.5: -185 (bet $10 to win $15.41 total)

Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5

• Over: -164 (bet $10 to win $16.10 total)
• Under: +134 (bet $10 to win $23.40 total)

Argentina vs. Cape Verde Prediction, Pick

From FOX Sports Research:

• While Argentina has looked dominant through its first three games of the tournament, Cape Verde has shown that it can hang with some of the biggest names in the world. While it will be very tough to get the outright win at a huge price, take Cape Verde +2.5 as we expect the Blue Sharks to have a very defensive game plan to try and get this match to extra time and eventually a penalty shootout.

How to Watch Argentina vs. Cape Verde 

• When: Friday, July 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports, FOX Sports App

Let’s take a look at some other bets for the match. 

Anytime Goalscorer Props

• Lionel Messi: -225 (bet $10 to win $14.44 total)
• Lautaro Martínez: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
• Julián Alvarez: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
• José Manuel López: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
• Dailon Rocha Livramento: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)

To Advance

• Argentina: -1800 (bet $10 to win $10.56 total)
• Cape Verde: +1080 (bet $10 to win $118 total)

Both Teams to Score

• Yes: +178 (bet $10 to win $27.80 total)
• No: -235 (bet $10 to win $14.26 total)

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Day 24 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens the Round of 16, and Kylian Mbappe’s unbeaten France takes on surprise package Paraguay in Philadelphia. The day begins in Houston with a rematch of the 2022 World Cup, as Morocco, fresh off a historic run to the semifinals four years ago, faces Canada again. Both matches air on FOX, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.

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Canada vs. Morocco

• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
• Venue: Houston Stadium, Houston, TX

Canada finished second in Group B (one win, one draw, one loss) and needed a 1-0 win over South Africa in the Round of 32 to reach the Round of 16. Morocco went unbeaten through Group C and outlasted the Netherlands on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Round of 32. The teams met in the 2022 World Cup group stage, where Morocco won 2-1 on its way to a historic semifinal run. Morocco has won both meetings between the nations since.

Player to Watch

The Spanish-born Paris Saint-Germain right back is elite at pushing forward into the attack. If Davies cannot play for Canada, or if he is not close to full strength, Hakimi should have plenty of time and space to be a threat on the right side. He has been exceptional in this tournament and has played every minute of Morocco’s four games.

Paraguay vs. France

• Time: 5 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
• Venue: Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, PA

France swept Group I with three wins and followed it with a 3-0 rout of Sweden in the Round of 32. Kylian Mbappe’s six goals trail only Lionel Messi for the tournament lead. Paraguay finished Group D at one win, one draw and one loss before pulling a stunning penalty-shootout upset over four-time champion Germany in the Round of 32. The teams have met once before at a World Cup, with France winning 1-0 on Laurent Blanc’s extra-time Golden Goal in the dramatic 1998 Round of 16.

France, Argentina, Spain battle, Mexico arrives FIFA World Cup Now Power Rankings into Round of 16

Bob Bradley and Kaylyn Kyle break down their latest FIFA World Cup Now’s Power Rankings going into the Round of 16, along with the Round of 32’s best goals. Agree with their rankings?

Player to Watch

With Paraguay sitting deep in a well-disciplined and compact formation, it will require elite playmaking to cut through it. Olise has five assists and he has been instrumental to the success of Mbappé and Dembélé at this tournament. The Bayern Munich star should once again be pulling the strings for France in this tournament.

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• Morocco
• Paraguay
• France

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Australia and Egypt meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium.

Australia advanced from Group D on four points, beating Türkiye 2-0 in their opener, losing to the USMNT 0-2 in their second match and drawing 0-0 with Paraguay in their finale. 

Egypt advanced from Group G on five points, drawing 1-1 with Belgium in their opener, beating New Zealand 3-1 in their second matchand drawing 1-1 with Iran in their finale. Mohamed Salah scored Egypt’s goal against Iran before leaving with a left knee injury in the 57th minute.

Below are the details on how to watch.

How to Watch Australia vs. Egypt

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• When: Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Dallas Stadium, Dallas, TX
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports

Player to Watch

 It was a shocking decision shortly before the first game when Popovic benched veteran starter and now former captain Matthew Ryan in favor of the inexperienced Beach, who plays domestically for Melbourne City. Beach has only five caps with Australia but put in a stunning performance in the win over Türkiye and then earned a second clean sheet against Paraguay. Beach is likely going to need to be at his best again if Australia is to advance.

Will Salah Play?

Head coach Hossam Hassan is optimistic that Salah will play, but Egypt’s offense will struggle to compete if Salah is not fit. 

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Bob Bradley, Mo Edu and Alex Scott breakdown FIFA World Cup Now’s Knockout Stage Power Rankings going into the Round of 32. Agree with their rankings?

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Lionel Messi and Argentina meet Cape Verde in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET from Miami Stadium.

Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their opener, Austria 2-0 in their second match and Jordan 3-1 in their final group stage match. Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot Race, scoring six times in the tournament so far. 

Cape Verde, the tournament’s Cinderella, advanced to the knockouts after earning three draws in the group stage, 0-0 with Spain in their opener, 2-2 with Uruguay in their second match and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in their final match. Kevin Pina and Helio Varela each found the net once in the group stage.

Below are the details on how to watch.

How to Watch Argentina vs. Cape Verde

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• When: Friday, July 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Miami Stadium, Miami, FL
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports

Argentina, France & Spain battle, England, Portugal make cut in FIFA World Cup Now Power Rankings

Bob Bradley, Mo Edu and Alex Scott breakdown FIFA World Cup Now’s Knockout Stage Power Rankings going into the Round of 32. Agree with their rankings?

Player to Watch

It is an obvious pick to say Messi is the player to watch, but there is no other realistic pick. Messi now has 19 World Cup goals and at age 39, he is the tournament’s co-leading scorer and arguably the best player yet again. It is hard to see the Blue Sharks keeping him off the scoreboard when no one else can. 

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Colombia and Ghana meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET from Kansas City Stadium.

Colombia topped Group K with a 2-1-0 record, beating Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opener and DR Congo 1-0 in their second match before drawing 0-0 with Portugal in their finale. Daniel Munoz leads Colombia with two goals in the tournament so far. 

Ghana advanced from Group L on four points, beating Panama 1-0 in their opener, drawing 0-0 with England in their second match and falling to Croatia 1-2 in their finale. Caleb Yirenkyi and Derrick Luckassen have each found the net once in the group stage.

Below are the details on how to watch.

How to Watch Colombia vs. Ghana

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• When: Friday, July 3, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, MO
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports

Player to Watch

Colombia’s captain has not had much club success in recent years, but he continues to be an excellent player for his national team. For Rodriguez, the test is for him not just to play well, but to also be a leader on the field for his team against an opponent that will aim to frustrate with a much slower and more physical approach. 

Argentina, France & Spain battle, England, Portugal make cut in FIFA World Cup Now Power Rankings

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