World Cup 2026 Round of 32 – France Cruise, Norway Edge the Ivorians, and England Headline Tonight

The Round of 32 keeps rolling. France booked their place in the last 16 in style, Norway edged a tight one against Côte d'Ivoire, and Mexico eased through against ten-man Ecuador.

Tonight, England and Belgium take centre stage. Here's your full catch-up plus the knockout action ahead — with odds straight from Chipstars.

Yesterday's & Today's Results

France 3-0 Sweden (Round of 32) — Les Bleus delivered exactly as expected, brushing Sweden aside with a comfortable three-goal margin to stroll into the Round of 16.

Côte d'Ivoire 1-2 Norway (Round of 32) — A tight, open tie went the way of the Norwegians, who found the decisive goal to knock out the Ivorians and book their spot in the last 16.

Mexico 2-0 Ecuador (Round of 32) — Mexico took full advantage after Ecuador were reduced to ten men, running out comfortable winners to progress.

Tonight's Knockout Ties — Odds Inside— A six-goal thriller and the entertainment of the day, ending all square.

England vs DR Congo — England are overwhelming favourites at 1.31, DR Congo rank outsiders at 14.5, the draw at 5.3. Over 2.5 goals at 2.03, Under at 1.86. The Three Lions will expect to cruise.

Belgium vs Senegal — A much tighter affair. Belgium priced at 2.23, Senegal at 3.7, the draw at 3.3. Over 2.5 goals at 2.03, Under at 1.86.

Tonight's Knockout Ties — Odds Inside

Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway — Wide open on paper. Côte d'Ivoire priced at 3.60, Norway the favourites at 2.19, the draw at 3.50. Over 2.5 goals at 1.87, Under at 2.02.

France vs Sweden — Les Bleus are massive favourites at 1.30, Sweden out at 11.00, the draw at 6.10. Over 3.5 goals at 2.13, Under at 1.77. France will be expected to cruise into the quarter-finals.

Algeria 3-3 Austria (Group J) — A six-goal thriller. Algeria and Austria served up the entertainment of the day in a breathless draw.

Colombia 0-0 Portugal (Group K) — The heavyweight clash ended goalless, with both sides cancelling each other out in a tense tactical battle.

Coming Up — More Round of 32 Action

The knockouts keep coming thick and fast:

USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (02.07) — USA the strong favourites at 1.43, Bosnia & Herzegovina out at 9.0, the draw at 4.8. Over 2.5 goals at 1.78, Under at 2.13.

Spain vs Austria, Portugal vs Croatia, Switzerland vs Algeria, Australia vs Egypt, Argentina vs Cabo Verde, and Colombia vs Ghana round out a stacked Round of 32 — with Ronaldo facing the Vatreni in a mouthwatering tie to come.

— Tight on paper. Belgium at 2.24, Senegal at 3.60, draw at 3.25. Over 2.5 goals at 2.17, Under at 1.75.

USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (Thu 2) rounds out the next batch of Round of 32 ties, with Spain vs Austria and Portugal vs Croatia still to come — Ronaldo facing the Vatreni in a mouthwatering tie still on the horizon.

Where Things Stand

Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, France, Norway, and Mexico have all sealed their place in the Round of 16, while Germany and the Netherlands are the big names already on the plane home. Of the sides carrying favourites' tags into the knockouts, Brazil, France, Argentina, and England remain on track, while Morocco have already proved they can spring a surprise. From here it's win or go home for every team left — no replays, no margin for error.

The Round of 32 is when the World Cup truly comes alive. Don't miss a moment.

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