The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Thursday, July 2, with a trio of Round of 32 games as the tournament's Knockout Stage winds down. By the time we hit the Fourth of July, we will know the 16 teams that are left standing.

They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.

Here is what the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup looks like as teams continue to punch their tickets into the next round.

All the latest from the 2026 Fifa World Cup as England & Belgium set up games with co-hosts Mexico and the USA respectively.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 is forming, with seven teams' spots now secured.

Could you order all of them? Well, that’s what we’re trying to do. The Athletic is ranking every game, from worst to best. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments. Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app Congratulations to Scotland on a first World Cup win in 36 years but a game with 44 fouls and four shots on target (from 24 attempts) was never going to rank too highly here.