#BinancePickAndWin USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup 16 teams are all confirmed

Xinhua Miami, July 4 — The 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup Round of 16 concluded. Colombia beat Ghana 1-0, and the final ticket to the last 16 was decided, with all sixteen teams in the knockout stage confirmed.

In the spotlight match, defending champions Argentina endured a 120-minute battle and edged past debutants Cape Verde 3-2. The African island nation made its first-ever appearance at the World Cup, twice equalized, and while it was eliminated, it won applause from the crowd. Australia drew with Egypt in regular time, and Egypt won through a penalty shootout to advance.

With the tournament expanded to 48 teams, several under-the-radar sides made history. Next up, the Round of 16 matches will be followed in sequence by the quarterfinal round, with powerhouses such as Brazil, France, and England taking the stage as they compete for the eight-team spots.