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July 02 Round of 32 Full Match Recap & Knockout Bracket
Complete recap of all three finished July 02 1/16 Final fixtures, match goal breakdowns, exclusive player galleries, full tournament bracket, and fan jersey collections for every participating national team across men's, women's, and youth size fits
Complete Guide To July 02 World Cup Round of 32 Fixtures
July 02 hosted three competitive single-elimination Round of 32 knockout games, kicking off at 00:00, 04:00 and 08:00 local time. Each fixture eliminated one national squad, with winning sides advancing into the Round of 16 bracket for the next knockout round.
This page contains verified final scores, detailed match recaps, exclusive star player photo galleries, official knockout bracket graphic, full 32 qualified nations directory, and direct clickable links to dedicated team fan jersey gear for every competing country featured today.
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Completed July 02 Round of 32 Match Results
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Star Players Match Gallery
Harry Kane
Michy Batshuayi
Match Recap & Goal Highlights
England edged out DR Congo with a narrow 2-1 victory to secure their Round of 16 spot. Harry Kane opened the scoring with a penalty in the 28th minute, before DR Congo pulled one back through Michy Batshuayi’s powerful strike after the break. Bukayo Saka delivered the match-winning goal in the 72nd minute with a precise low finish, eliminating DR Congo from the knockout stage.
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Kevin De Bruyne
Sadio Mané
Match Recap & Goal Highlights
This high-scoring thriller ended with Belgium winning 3-2 over Senegal. Romelu Lukaku scored twice in the first half to put Belgium ahead, while Sadio Mané scored a brace for Senegal to level the score in the second half. Kevin De Bruyne’s late curling strike in the 84th minute sealed the dramatic victory for Belgium, sending Senegal out of the tournament.
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Christian Pulisic
Edin Džeko
Match Recap & Goal Highlights
USA locked in a comfortable 2-0 clean sheet victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the Round of 16. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a clever cutback finish, before Gio Reyna added a second goal on a fast counterattack in the 65th minute. Veteran striker Edin Džeko created several half-chances for Bosnia, but solid American defending kept a shutout to eliminate their opponents.
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Complete Knockout Stage Match Day Timeline
16 single-elimination matches, all 32 national teams compete to narrow the field to 16 advancing sides.
8 head-to-head knockout games, only 8 nations move forward into quarterfinal matches.
4 decisive matches; winners lock semifinal spots, eliminated teams finish their tournament journey.
Semifinal clashes, third-place consolation match, and the championship final to crown the top-ranked national team.
Frequently Asked Questions About July 02 Knockout Matches
What are the final scores for all July 02 Round of 32 matches?
England beat DR Congo 2-1, Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2, USA shut out Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. All three knockout games finished on July 02 and decided which teams advance to the Round of 16 stage.
What kickoff times were scheduled for July 02 knockout fixtures?
England vs DR Congo kicked off at 00:00, Belgium vs Senegal at 04:00, USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina started at 08:00 local time on July 02.
Which national teams were eliminated on July 02?
DR Congo, Senegal and Bosnia and Herzegovina were eliminated from the World Cup after losing their respective single-elimination Round of 32 matches on July 02.
Where can I purchase fan jerseys for these six competing nations?
Click any team flag or name link located above to access dedicated fan jersey collections for England, DR Congo, Belgium, Senegal, USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina.