Spain secured a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph on July 19, overcoming Argentina with a 1-0 extra-time victory in the final showdown.
june 11: tournament kicks off with surprising results
Mexico began their campaign with a commanding 2-0 win against South Africa.
june 12: asian and north american debuts
The South Korea side edged past Czech Republic 2-1, while Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina settled for a 1-1 draw.
june 13: high-scoring thrillers
United States dominated Paraguay with a 4-1 victory, while Qatar and Switzerland played out a 1-1 stalemate.
june 14: african and european clashes
A tightly contested match between Brazil and Morocco ended 1-1, while Scotland triumphed 1-0 over Haiti. Australia also secured a 2-0 win against Turkey.
june 15: african and european upsets
- Côte d’Ivoire upset Ecuador 1-0.
- Sweden overwhelmed Tunisia 5-1.
- Spain and Cape Verde played to a goalless draw.
- Belgium and Egypt settled for a 1-1 draw.
june 16: France and Senegal deliver strong performances
France defeated Senegal 3-1 in a thrilling encounter.
june 17: european dominance continues
- Norway crushed Iraq 4-1.
- Argentina overwhelmed Algeria 3-0.
- Austria beat Jordan 3-1.
- England prevailed 4-2 against Croatia.
june 18: african and asian victories
Ghana edged past Panama 1-0, while Uzbekistan fell to Colombia 1-3. Switzerland dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1.
june 19: north american dominance
Canada dismantled Qatar 6-0, while Mexico eliminated South Korea 1-0. United States also secured a 2-0 win over Australia.
june 20: south american and european battles
- Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0.
- Brazil overpowered Haiti 3-0.
- Paraguay eliminated Turkey 1-0.
- Netherlands crushed Sweden 5-1.
- Germany edged past Côte d’Ivoire 2-1.
june 21: european and south american clashes
- Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0.
- Japan overwhelmed Tunisia 4-0.
- Belgium and Iran played out a 0-0 draw.
june 22: african and south american surprises
- Senegal defeated New Zealand 3-1.
- Argentina overcame Austria 2-0.
- France crushed Iraq 3-0.
june 23: european and african dominance
- Norway edged Senegal 3-2.
- Portugal dismantled Uzbekistan 5-0.
- England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw.
june 24: knockout stage begins
- Switzerland eliminated Canada 2-1.
- Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0.
- Croatia overcame Panama 1-0.
june 25: knockout surprises and upsets
- Morocco stunned Scotland 4-2.
- Brazil crushed Scotland 3-0.
- Mexico eliminated Czech Republic 3-0.
- South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0.
june 26: knockout drama intensifies
- France overwhelmed Norway 4-1.
- England edged past Ghana 2-1.
- Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1.
june 27: knockout upsets continue
- Argentina overcame Egypt 3-2.
- Spain eliminated Saudi Arabia 1-0.
- Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0.
june 28: knockout stage reaches climax
- Canada stunned Morocco 3-0.
- Germany survived a penalty shootout against Paraguay 3-4.
- Colombia eliminated Ghana 1-0.
june 29: knockout round of 16 concludes
- Brazil defeated Japan 2-1.
- Argentina overcame Egypt 3-2.
june 30: quarterfinal line-up takes shape
- France crushed Sweden 3-0.
- Spain defeated Belgium 2-1.
- Norway stunned England 2-1 in extra time.
july 2: quarterfinals set the stage for semifinals
Argentina edged past Switzerland 3-1 in a dramatic extra-time victory.
july 14: semifinals deliver high-stakes drama
- France overcame Spain 2-0.
- Argentina triumphed over England 2-1.
july 18: France claims third place in thrilling encounter
France defeated England 6-4 in a high-scoring battle for third place.
july 19: spain crowns world champions in overtime
Spain claimed their first-ever World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final.
