The last three matches of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 ended in draws.and victories for Egypt, Argentina and Colombia respectively on Australia, Cape Verde and Ghana.
The most anticipated match was undoubtedly the one between the surprise team of the tournament (Cape Verde) and the Argentine national team, a match in which the albiceleste made it by the skin of their teeth, risking much more than necessary.
Cape Verde has in fact held its own against Leo Messi and his teammates for 120 minutes, equalizing twice, in regulation time and in extra time, and making the reigning world champions tremble on several occasions. In the end the result was 3 to 2 for ArgentinaThe goals were scored by Leo Messi in the first half and Deroy Duarte in the second. In the 30 minutes of extra time, Lisandro Martinez and Lopes Cabral found the net. Diney scored the winning goal. "A mess, but that's football," commented the exhausted Argentine coach Scaloni at the end of the match, congratulating his opponents.
On Tuesday 7 July at 18pm (Italian time), Argentina will face theMomo Salah's Egypt which in turn has won against Australia 5-3 after penalties (1-1 at 120'). In Dallas, the Egyptians took the lead through Ashour in the 13th minute of the first half, while the 1-1 draw came in the second half, in the 10th minute, with an own goal by Hany. From the penalty spot, the Pharaohs failed to make any mistakes in four shots, while the Australians converted only two of four. Egypt had played seven matches at the World Cup, without winning a single one. This year, they have played four matches so far, without losing a single one.
Finally, in the last match of the day (night for us) Colombia beat Ghana 1-0Jhon Arias's goal was decisive in the 14th minute.
The round of 16 begins with Canada vs. Morocco and Paraguay vs. France.
Starting tonight, things get serious. The World Cup enters its most delicate phase: it's scheduled the first two round of 16 matches of the tournament.
Canada and Morocco will face each other at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, at 7:00 PM Italian time. In the round of 32, Canada defeated South Africa, while the winners of the last Africa Cup of Nations prevailed on penalties against the Netherlands.
Surprisingly, the most anticipated match of the day is the one between Paraguay and Mbappé's France, scheduled for 11:00 PM Italian time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After overwhelming Sweden in the round of 32, the Blues are the favorites, but Paraguay, after unexpectedly eliminating Germany on penalties, is aiming to trip up the European giants.
Canada vs. Morocco: probable lineups
Canada (4-2-3-1): Crépeau; Johnston, Bombito, De Fougerolles, Alphonso Davies (c); Stephen Eustáquio, Ali Ahmed; Buchanan, Jonathan Osorio, Jonathan David; Larin. CT: J. Marsch.
Morocco (4-2-3-1): Bounou; Hakimi (c), Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Brahim Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Saibari. CT: Ouahbi.
Paraguay vs. France: probable lineups
Paraguay (4-4-2): Orlando Gill; Juan José Cáceres, Gustavo Gomez (c), Canale, Junior Alonso; Miguel Almiron, Diego Gomez, Cubas, Galarza; Julio César Enciso, Ávalos. CT: Gustavo Alfaro.
France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Rabiot, Tchouameni; Ousamene Dembélé, Olise, Barcola; K. Mbappé (c). CT: Deschamps.
Where to see Canada, Morocco, and Paraguay-France
Canada-Morocco, scheduled for 19pm, will be visible on Dazn, while Paraguay – France will be broadcast at 23pm on Rai 1, Raiplay and Dazn.
