Argentina secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Jordan, with star player Lionel Messi scoring his sixth goal of the tournament as they advance to the World Cup last 32.

• Lionel Messi, the tournament's leading scorer, came off the bench to score Argentina's third goal with a free-kick.
• Argentina finished Group J with maximum points, topping the group ahead of their upcoming match against Cape Verde on July 3.
• The match saw significant squad rotation by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, with Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez also finding the back of the net.

DR Congo has reached the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history after beating Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday.

• Yoane Wissa scored twice, including a late winner.
• DR Congo will now face England in the knockout stages.
• Uzbekistan took an early lead through Eldor Shomurodov, but a penalty from Wissa and a goal from Fiston Mayele turned the tide.

In an incredible 3-3 draw at the Kansas City Stadium on June 27, 2026, both Algeria and Austria secured places in the World Cup knockout rounds, eliminating Iran.

• The match saw late drama with goals from Riyad Mahrez and Sasa Kalajdzic in stoppage time.
• Key scorers included Marko Arnautovic, Rafik Belghali, Marcel Sabitzer, and two from Riyad Mahrez.
• Both Algeria and Austria finished Group J on four points, behind group winners Argentina.