Only eight teams remain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Round of 16 concluded on Tuesday. In the most dramatic finish, Switzerland advanced past Colombia on penalties, setting the stage for an exciting quarterfinal phase.

A tense Round of 32 encounter ended with a decisive goal from Erling Haaland, sending Norway past Ivory Coast. The victory keeps the Scandinavian squad alive in the fiercely competitive 2026 World Cup.