World Cup 2026: The Last 5 Matches, the Road to the Final & How to Follow Every Score on Any Screen
Updated Monday, July 6, 2026 — we'll keep this series running right up to the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
The Round of 16 has delivered everything: a five-time champion sent home, a last-gasp winner in Dallas, and a red-card thriller at the Azteca. Here's where the 2026 FIFA World Cup stands — plus a simple guide to following every score live on your PC, tablet, Android phone or TV.
The Last 5 Matches
| Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6 |
|
0–1 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Jul 5 |
|
2–3 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Jul 5 |
|
1–2 | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| Jul 4 |
|
1–0 | Round of 16 |
| Jul 4 |
|
0–3 | Round of 16 |
Spain 1–0
Portugal. A classic that needed a moment of magic: deep in stoppage time, Ferran Torres slipped a gorgeous pass to Mikel Merino, who finished coolly to send
Spain into the quarter-finals — and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain dominated possession and finally broke
Portugal's resistance when it mattered most.
England 3–2
Mexico. An all-time classic at the Azteca. Jude Bellingham's quickfire brace had England 2–0 up by the 38th minute before Julián Quiñones volleyed one back. Jarell Quansah's straight red card in the 54th left the Three Lions with ten men; Harry Kane converted from the spot, Raúl Jiménez answered with a penalty of his own, and England survived 36 minutes plus stoppage time a man down to silence the hosts.
Norway 2–1
Brazil. The shock of the tournament. Erling Haaland rose above Gabriel to head
Norway in front in the 79th minute, then arrowed an unstoppable second in the 90th — his sixth and seventh goals of the tournament. Neymar's stoppage-time penalty was mere consolation as the five-time champions crashed out and Norway reached their first-ever quarter-final.
France 1–0
Paraguay and
Morocco 3–0
Canada rounded out the weekend: Les Bleus ground out a professional win, while
Morocco ended the co-hosts' dream run in emphatic style. The reward? A heavyweight
France–
Morocco quarter-final, a rematch of the 2022 semi.
The Road to the Final
| Stage | Fixture | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 |
|
Tonight, Jul 6 |
| Round of 16 |
|
Jul 7 |
| Round of 16 |
|
Jul 7 |
| Quarter-final |
|
Confirmed |
| Quarter-final |
|
Confirmed |
| Quarter-finals | Remaining pairings | Set after Jul 7 |
| Final | 🏆 MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | Sunday, Jul 19 |
For the live bracket and full standings, FIFA's official tournament page is the reference: fifa.com — World Cup 26 standings & bracket.
How to Follow Every Score Live — On Any Screen
On your PC or laptop
- Open your browser and go to fifa.com › Tournaments › World Cup 26 › Standings — you'll get the live bracket, group tables and match centre in one place.
- Or simply type "World Cup 2026 scores" into Google: a live score panel appears at the top with the bracket, lineups and minute-by-minute updates. Click "Follow" to pin the tournament to your feed.
- On Bing, search the same phrase — the sports answer card shows live scores and the knockout tree; select a match for stats and timelines.
- Keep a second tab open during work hours — a light, quick machine like the Samsung Galaxy Book3 handles the match centre, replays and your spreadsheets without breaking a sweat.
On your Android tablet or phone
- Install the official FIFA app from the Google Play Store and enable notifications for the teams you follow — goals arrive as instant alerts.
- In the Google app, search "World Cup 2026", then tap the bell icon to get score notifications on your lock screen.
- In Chrome or Bing mobile, the same searches give you a compact live bracket that refreshes automatically.
- An 8.7-inch tablet like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is the perfect second screen on the couch, and a flagship like the Samsung Galaxy S23 (12GB/512GB) keeps notifications, highlights and group chats running smoothly all match long.
On your TV
- On a smart TV, open the built-in browser (or your sports/streaming app) and load the FIFA match centre — or simply cast the Google live-score panel from your Android phone via the Cast button.
- Use split-screen or picture-in-picture: the match on the main screen, the live bracket alongside.
- A 4K panel makes the difference for the quarter-finals: the 43-inch Samsung QE43-T Crystal UHD fits any room, and if you're hosting the whole street for the Final, the 75-inch Samsung QB75B UHD display turns your living room into a fan zone.
Match-Day Setup at a Glance
| Where you watch | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Desk / office | Samsung Galaxy Book3 | Fast browsing for the FIFA match centre while you work |
| Couch / on the go | Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 8.7" | Compact second screen for the live bracket |
| In your pocket | Galaxy S23 12GB/512GB | Instant goal alerts and highlights, anywhere |
| Living room | Samsung QE43-T Crystal UHD 43" | 4K match nights without taking over the room |
| Final-day party | Samsung QB75B 75" UHD | Big-screen fan-zone experience for July 19 |
Full Tournament Bracket
| Round of 32 — Results | |
|---|---|
|
|
1–0 |
|
|
2–1 |
|
|
1–1 (4–3 pens) |
|
|
1–1 (3–2 pens) |
|
|
2–1 |
|
|
3–0 |
|
|
2–0 |
|
|
2–1 |
|
|
3–2 (AET) |
|
|
2–0 |
|
|
3–0 |
|
|
2–1 |
|
|
2–0 |
|
|
1–1 (4–2 pens) |
|
|
3–2 (AET) |
|
|
1–0 |
| Round of 16 | |
|
|
3–0 |
|
|
1–0 |
|
|
2–1 |
|
|
3–2 |
|
|
1–0 |
|
|
Tonight, Jul 6 |
|
|
Jul 7 |
|
|
Jul 7 |
| Quarter-finals | |
|
|
Confirmed |
|
|
Confirmed |
|
|
TBD |
| Winner |
TBD |
| Semi-finals & Final | |
| Semi-finals | Set after quarter-finals |
| 🏆 Final — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | Sunday, July 19 |
Thirteen days to the Final. Check back after every round — we'll update the bracket, recap the latest matches and keep your match-day setup ready.