Day 25 Results — July 05, 2026
Erling Haaland's stoppage-time brace ended Brazil's title defense, and a ten-man England survived a Bellingham-inspired thriller at the Azteca to eliminate Mexico as the Round of 16 delivered its two most dramatic eliminations yet.
Round of 16 — Brazil 1-2 Norway
Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing stages — a header in the 79th minute followed by a low finish into the corner — to send five-time champions Brazil crashing out of the World Cup. Brazil goalkeeper aside, Norway's Ørjan Nyland was the other hero of the night, saving a penalty from Bruno Guimarães to keep Brazil off the scoresheet before Neymar converted a late spot-kick that arrived too late to matter. It is Norway's first-ever appearance in a World Cup quarterfinal, and Haaland's brace pulled him level with Lionel Messi atop the Golden Boot race on seven goals.
Round of 16 — Mexico 2-3 England
Jude Bellingham's first-half double put England in control at the Azteca before Julián Quiñones pulled one back for the hosts on the stroke of half-time. Harry Kane converted from the spot after Anthony Gordon was fouled, but England were reduced to ten men in the 54th minute when Jarell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review for a high challenge on Jesús Gallardo. Raúl Jiménez's own penalty on 69 minutes set up a nervy finish, but England held on for a 3-2 win at altitude to book a quarterfinal date with Norway in Miami on July 11.
What It Means — Bracket Update
Both results reshape the top half of the bracket. Norway's stunning run continues as they reach their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal, where they will face the winner of the Mexico-England tie — which turned out to be England. Brazil's elimination means the five-time champions won't add a sixth star this cycle, while Mexico's co-host journey ends in the Round of 16 despite a spirited comeback attempt inside a hostile, high-altitude Azteca. England, playing a man down for over half the match, now advance to face Norway in Miami on July 11 in a quarterfinal defined by two of the tournament's most explosive attacking talents, Haaland and Bellingham.
Today's Upcoming Matches
The Round of 16 continues on July 6, 2026 with two more knockout ties:
- Portugal vs Spain — Arlington, Texas
- USA vs Belgium — Seattle
Frequently Asked Questions
Jude Bellingham scored twice for England (36', 38'), with Harry Kane adding a 60th-minute penalty. Mexico replied through Julián Quiñones (42') and a Raúl Jiménez penalty (69') in a 3-2 England win.
Erling Haaland scored twice late on (79' and 82') to put Norway 2-0 up. Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty for Brazil's only goal in a 2-1 Norway win that sends the Scandinavians to their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal.
Norway will face England in the quarterfinals in Miami on July 11, 2026, after both teams won their Round of 16 ties on July 5.