The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues today with three highly anticipated matches, as teams battle for a place in the next round. At this stage, there is no room for error—winners keep their title dreams alive, while the losing sides are eliminated from the tournament.
The spotlight will be on the clash between England and DR Congo, which kicks off at 8:00 p.m. UTC (11:00 p.m. EAT). England enter the match as one of the tournament favorites, but DR Congo have impressed throughout the competition and believe they can pull off a historic upset.
The Three Lions will rely on their experienced squad and world-class talent to book a place in the next round, while DR Congo will be aiming to continue their remarkable run by eliminating one of football's biggest nations. Victory would move either side one step closer to lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Later in the evening, Belgium will take on Senegal at 12:00 a.m. UTC (3:00 a.m. EAT) in another exciting knockout encounter. Senegal arrive full of confidence after making history as the first African nation to score five goals in a single FIFA World Cup match.
Belgium, meanwhile, will count on their experienced squad as they look to reassert themselves on the world stage. Senegal, however, will need to reproduce the same outstanding performances that carried them into the knockout rounds if they hope to keep Africa's hopes alive.
The final match of the day will see the United States face Bosnia and Herzegovina at 4:00 a.m. UTC (7:00 a.m. EAT). Both teams head into the contest with high hopes of reaching the next stage after strong performances in the group phase.
Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating another thrilling night of action, drama, and unpredictable results. Will the tournament favorites continue their march toward glory, or will the 2026 FIFA World Cup deliver yet another major upset?
