July 01 Round of 32 Full Match Recap & Knockout Bracket
Complete recap of all three finished July 01 1/16 Final fixtures, match goal breakdowns, star player galleries with exclusive player photos, full tournament bracket, and fan jersey collections for every participating national team
Complete Guide To July 01 World Cup Round of 32 Fixtures
July 01 hosted three decisive single-elimination Round of 32 knockout games, kicking off at 01:00, 05:00 and 10:00 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, definitive 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 01 Round of 32 Match Results
Star Players Match Gallery
Erling Haaland
Match Recap & Goal Highlights
Norway claimed a tight 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the early morning kickoff. Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a clinical poacher’s finish inside 20 minutes, before Nicolas Pépé equalized for Ivory Coast with a sharp counterattack strike in the second half. Captain Martin Ødegaard delivered the match-winning goal with a curling long-range effort in the 76th minute, sending Norway through to the Round of 16 and eliminating Ivory Coast from the tournament.
Star Players Match Gallery
Kylian Mbappé
Match Recap & Goal Highlights
France delivered a dominant 3-0 shutout over Sweden to lock their Round of 16 spot. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, opening the scoring in the 32nd minute before adding a second from the penalty spot after halftime. Ousmane Dembélé sealed the comprehensive victory with a smooth finish in the 81st minute. Sweden created limited attacking chances, with Alexander Isak’s few dangerous attempts snuffed out by France’s tight defensive backline.
Star Players Match Gallery
Hirving Lozano
Match Recap & Goal Highlights
Mexico secured a solid 2-0 clean sheet victory over Ecuador to advance to the Round of 16. Hirving Lozano broke the deadlock in the 44th minute with a sharp cutback finish inside the box. A second goal arrived in the 69th minute from a well-executed team counterattack, with Lozano involved in the build-up play. Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa turned away multiple dangerous shots from Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata to preserve the shutout for Mexico.
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 01 Knockout Matches
What are the final scores for all July 01 Round of 32 matches?
Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1, France shut out Sweden 3-0, Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0. All three knockout games finished on July 01 and decided which teams advance to the Round of 16 stage.
What kickoff times were scheduled for July 01 knockout fixtures?
Ivory Coast vs Norway kicked off at 01:00, France vs Sweden at 05:00, Mexico vs Ecuador started at 10:00 local time on July 01.
Which national teams were eliminated on July 01?
Ivory Coast, Sweden and Ecuador were eliminated from the World Cup after losing their respective single-elimination Round of 32 matches on July 01.
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 Ivory Coast, Norway, France, Sweden, Mexico and Ecuador.
