World Cup Day 23: Who will claim the final three places in the last 16? 03.07.2026

The final day of the World Cup Round of 32 on Friday will decide the last three spots in the Round of 16, with Australia vs. Egypt, Argentina vs. Cape Verde, and Colombia vs. Ghana. Australia and Egypt have met only twice before, with one win each, and the Opta supercomputer predicts a close match, giving Egypt a 38.6% chance of winning in normal time compared to Australia's 30.4%. Argentina, the defending champions, face World Cup newcomers Cape Verde for the first time, with the Opta supercomputer favoring Argentina heavily at 81.0% to win in normal time. Colombia and Ghana also meet for the first time, with Colombia having won their last four World Cup matches against African opposition, all by a single goal. The Opta supercomputer gives Colombia a 64.8% chance of victory in normal time. So far, 12 teams have advanced to the Round of 16, including Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland, while several African nations have been eliminated, leaving Morocco as the only CAF representative. The article also highlights Mexico's "¿Y si si?" rallying cry and England's upcoming challenge against Mexico at high altitude in Mexico City.













