Spain, Portugal and Switzerland enter the Round of 16

Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland have advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after impressive victories in the Round of 32. Spain defeated Austria 3-0, with Michael scoring twice and Pedro Porro adding another goal. Goalkeeper Unai Simón created history by keeping a clean sheet for 519 consecutive World Cup minutes, surpassing the 36-year-old record held by Walter Zenga. Portugal edged Croatia 2-1, with Cristiano Ronaldo equalising from the penalty spot before Gonçalo Ramos scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner.

Meanwhile, Switzerland national football team secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria to book their place in the knockout stage. Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored the goals as Switzerland dominated the contest. Spain will now face Portugal in a blockbuster Round of 16 clash, while Switzerland will take on the winner of the Colombia-Ghana encounter.