World Cup 2026 Results: July 3, 2026
Quick answer: Three Round of 16 ties on 3 July 2026: Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde after extra time, Egypt 4–2 Australia on penalties and Colombia 1–0 Ghana — the last 16 is complete.
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All Results on July 3, 2026
Round of 16
| Match | Date | Venue | Goal scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia 1–1 Egypt | July 3, 2026 | AT&T Stadium | Australia: Mohamed Hany 55' (OG); Egypt: Emam Ashour 13' |
| Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde | July 3, 2026 | Hard Rock Stadium | Argentina: Lionel Messi 29', Lisandro Martínez 92', Diney Borges 111' (OG); Cape Verde: Deroy Duarte 59', Sidny Lopes Cabral 103' |
| Colombia 1–0 Ghana | July 3, 2026 | Arrowhead Stadium | Colombia: Jhon Arias 14' |
Goal Scorers — July 3, 2026
| Match | Score | Goal scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Australia vs Egypt | 1–1 | Australia: Mohamed Hany 55' (OG); Egypt: Emam Ashour 13' |
| Argentina vs Cape Verde | 3–2 | Argentina: Lionel Messi 29', Lisandro Martínez 92', Diney Borges 111' (OG); Cape Verde: Deroy Duarte 59', Sidny Lopes Cabral 103' |
| Colombia vs Ghana | 1–0 | Colombia: Jhon Arias 14' |
Biggest Results
| Match | Score | Goal scorers | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs Cape Verde | 3–2 (AET) | Messi 29', Duarte 59'; Martínez 92', Cabral 103', Borges OG 111' | Argentina survive extra-time thriller — Round of 8 vs Egypt |
| Australia vs Egypt | 1–1 (4–2 pens) | Ashour 13'; Hany OG 55' | Egypt win shootout — face Argentina in M95 |
| Colombia vs Ghana | 1–0 | Arias 14' | Colombia advance — Round of 8 vs Switzerland at BC Place |
Standings & Next Fixtures
Frequently Asked Questions
How many World Cup 2026 matches were played on July 3, 2026?
3 — Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET); Egypt 4-2 Australia on penalties; Colombia 1-0 Ghana.
What was the biggest scoreline on July 3, 2026?
Messi's extra-time rescue for Argentina, Egypt's penalty shootout win and Jhon Arias's early goal for Colombia 1–0 Ghana.
Who scored on July 3, 2026 at World Cup 2026?
Goal scorers for every match on July 3, 2026 are listed in the table above and in each individual match report.
When is the next World Cup 2026 matchday?
Round of 8 begins 4 July 2026 — Canada vs Morocco, France vs Paraguay and more. Full calendar.