World Cup 2026: England, Belgium, and USA Vie for Round of 16 Spots on July 1

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on July 1st with three Round of 32 matches that will determine many of the qualified teams for the Round of 16. England will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta at 10:00 AM local time. England enters the match as the favorite with a star-studded squad, though the African team is considered a tournament surprise. The winner will play Mexico in the next round.

Later, at 2:00 PM, Belgium will play Senegal in Seattle. The Red Devils aim to leverage their experience against a Senegalese team known for its speed, intensity, and physical strength. The final match of the day, at 6:00 PM in San Francisco Bay, will see the United States host Bosnia and Herzegovina. The co-hosts are looking to capitalize on home advantage against a competitive Bosnian side.

The outcomes of these matches will shape the next stage of the tournament. The winner of the US-Bosnia match will face the victor of the Belgium-Senegal game in the Round of 16, creating a potentially exciting bracket. With Canada, Paraguay, Brazil, Morocco, France, Norway, and Mexico already advancing, the knockout phase is taking shape in a World Cup that offers no room for error.