The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals intensified with England and Norway securing dramatic victories on Sunday, while Portugal and Spain, alongside the United States and Belgium, were set to battle for the remaining last-eight places on Monday.

England defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter at the Azteca Stadium, overcoming a second-half red card to book a quarter-final showdown with Norway. Jude Bellingham scored twice, while Harry Kane added a penalty as the Three Lions held off a spirited Mexican comeback.

Earlier, Norway produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by eliminating five-time champions Brazil with a 2-1 victory. The Scandinavian side overturned an early setback to advance to the quarter-finals, ending Brazil’s hopes of lifting a sixth World Cup title.

Monday’s fixtures will determine two more quarter-finalists, with Iberian rivals Portugal and Spain meeting in a blockbuster clash, while hosts United States face Belgium in another high-stakes Round of 16 contest.

The final two Round of 16 matches will be played on Tuesday, featuring Argentina against Egypt and Switzerland taking on Colombia, as the race for the World Cup title enters its decisive phase.