- Round of 16 begins July 4 as the 2026 World Cup moves into its knockout phase.
- Canada reached the round of 16 for the first time after a dramatic win over South Africa — their first-ever World Cup knockout victory.
- Brazil also advanced thanks to Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time winner vs. Japan, extending Brazil's streak to 11 straight World Cups in the round of 16.
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