FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 16 Results: All Scores & Goals — June 26, 2026
Day 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered history. Ousmane Dembélé scored a breathtaking first-half hat-trick as France crushed Norway 4-1 to finish Group I with a perfect nine-point record — while Belgium dismantled New Zealand 5-1, Spain edged Uruguay 1-0, Senegal demolished Iraq 5-0, and a late VAR drama denied Iran a dramatic comeback against Egypt. Eight matches. Four groups decided. One day to remember.
Group F — Match Results
The Netherlands were clinical from the first whistle in Group F. An Ellyes Skhiri own goal in the 3rd minute and Brian Brobbey's powerful header just four minutes later put the Oranje in complete control. Tunisia pulled one back through Hazem Mastouri, but Jan Paul van Hecke's header around the hour mark restored the two-goal cushion and settled the result. The Netherlands top Group F. Meanwhile, Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw — according to reports, Daizen Maeda equalised for Japan after Anthony Elanga had given Sweden the lead — and Japan's draw was enough to confirm second place. Sweden are eliminated with four points.
Group G — Match Results
Belgium were relentless against New Zealand in Group G. Leandro Trossard bagged a brace and the Red Devils ran out 5-1 winners to clinch top spot in the group. The drama, however, came in the parallel fixture: Egypt and Iran played out a tense 1-1 draw, with Iran appearing to have scored a dramatic late winner deep in stoppage time. VAR overturned the goal. Egypt held on, qualified as Group G runners-up, and Iran's World Cup is over in the most painful circumstances imaginable.
Group H — Match Results
Spain did what they needed in Group H. Alex Baena's composed finish in the 42nd minute proved the only difference as La Roja edged Uruguay 1-0 to claim top spot. Uruguay — one of the pre-tournament favourites — exit at the group stage in devastating fashion. The real story, however, belongs to Cape Verde. The Blue Sharks earned a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, and that single point was sufficient to confirm their place in the Round of 32 as group runners-up. Unbeaten throughout the group stage, Cape Verde's incredible journey continues.
Group I — Match Results
The standout performance of Day 16. Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in just 25 minutes — 7', 20', 32' — to complete the second-fastest hat-trick in World Cup history. His first-half treble is also only the second first-half hat-trick recorded at the World Cup since Russia's Oleg Salenko against Cameroon in 1994. Kylian Mbappé assisted two of the goals; Désiré Doué added the fourth in stoppage time. France finish Group I with a flawless nine points — three wins from three. Senegal demolished Iraq 5-0 in the parallel fixture, with Ismaïla Sarr and reportedly Pape Gueye among the scorers, to advance to the Round of 32 as runners-up alongside France.
Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick in 7', 20', 32' is the second fastest in World Cup history (25 minutes) and the first first-half World Cup hat-trick in 32 years. France close Group I unbeaten: 3 wins, 9 points, 12 goals scored.
What It Means — Group Standings Update
| Group | 1st Place | 2nd Place | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | Netherlands | Japan | Sweden, Tunisia |
| G | Belgium | Egypt | Iran, New Zealand |
| H | Spain | Cape Verde | Uruguay, Saudi Arabia |
| I | France | Senegal | Norway, Iraq |
Cape Verde's qualification as Group H runners-up is the feel-good story of the day. Unbeaten across three matches, the Blue Sharks have proven that the World Cup has room for miracles. Iran's exit via VAR — their goal overturned in stoppage time — is the heartbreak of the day. Uruguay and Norway, two nations with rich World Cup traditions, are both eliminated at the group stage. The Round of 32 begins June 28, and with France, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands all qualified, the knockout phase promises to be extraordinary.
Today's Upcoming Matches — June 27, 2026
Today is the final day of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. Groups A, B, C, J, K, and L play their deciding Matchday 3 fixtures. With Argentina, England, Portugal, Colombia, and Brazil all still in action, there is plenty of drama still to come before the Round of 32 begins. Check back for full live coverage of all results.
- Groups J, K, L: Argentina, Portugal, Colombia, England in action
- Groups A, B, C: Mexico, Brazil, Canada defend top spots
- Round of 32 begins June 28 — the knockout stage is here
Frequently Asked Questions
Dembélé scored in the 7th, 20th and 32nd minutes, completing the hat-trick in 25 minutes of play. This is the second fastest hat-trick in FIFA World Cup history — only Austria's Erich Probst (24 minutes vs Czechoslovakia, 1954) was faster. It is also the first first-half hat-trick at the World Cup since Oleg Salenko's treble for Russia against Cameroon at USA 1994.
Iran appeared to score a late winner against Egypt in the 90th minute or stoppage time, a result that would have sent Iran through to the Round of 32 at Egypt's expense. VAR reviewed the goal and overturned it — the specific reason (offside, foul, or handball) has not been confirmed in initial match reports. The score remained 1-1, Egypt qualified as Group G runners-up, and Iran were eliminated.
Cape Verde qualified as Group H runners-up by drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in their final group stage match on June 26. The result, combined with Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay, confirmed Cape Verde in second place. Unbeaten across all three group matches, the Blue Sharks advance to the Round of 32 in one of the great underdog stories of the 2026 World Cup.