World Cup 2026 Results: July 1 — England, Belgium and USA Advance
Available in USThree Round-of-32 ties settled on July 1, and all three went the way of the bigger name — but only one did it comfortably. England saw off DR Congo, the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina a man down, and Belgium needed the latest goal ever scored at a men’s World Cup to escape Senegal. Here is the practitioner’s recap: what happened, what it did to the bracket, and how the outright board reacted for anyone holding futures.
- England (2–1), Belgium (3–2 a.e.t.) and USA (2–0) all advanced; DR Congo, Senegal and Bosnia & Herzegovina are out.
- Belgium’s Youri Tielemans converted a penalty at 120+5′ — the latest goal in men’s World Cup history, after the tournament’s longest VAR review.
- Harry Kane’s brace moved him to 13 World Cup goals, one clear of Pelé.
- Outright reaction: England 8.00–9.50, USA 26.00, Belgium 36.00; Croatia and Colombia shortened ahead of their own ties.
What You Need to Know in 30 Seconds
- England 2–1 DR Congo — a Cipenga opener was overturned by a Kane double (75′, 86′); England move on to face Mexico on July 5.
- Belgium 3–2 Senegal (a.e.t.) — two goals down after 85 minutes, Belgium won it on a Tielemans penalty at 120+5′, the latest goal ever at a men’s World Cup, amid a contested VAR review.
- USA 2–0 Bosnia & Herzegovina — the Americans played 26 minutes with ten men after Balogun’s red card and still won; his ban rules him out of the Round of 16.
- Bracket: England meet Mexico (July 5); Belgium and USA collide (July 6).
- Futures: short-priced favourites drifted while two dark horses were backed in — details below.
The Results at a Glance
| Match | Score | Key moments |
|---|---|---|
| England vs DR Congo | 2–1 | Cipenga 7′; Kane 75′, 86′ |
| Belgium vs Senegal | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Diarra 25′, Sarr 51′; Lukaku 86′, Tielemans 89′, 120+5′ (pen) |
| USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2–0 | Balogun 45′ (sent off 64′), Tillman 81′ |
England 2–1 DR Congo — Kane Does It Again
DR Congo stunned the group favourites with a seventh-minute Cipenga strike, but the lead lasted only until Harry Kane took over. His 75th- and 86th-minute goals turned the tie and pushed his personal World Cup tally to 13 — one clear of Pelé on the all-time list. England’s reward is a Round-of-16 date with Mexico on July 5.
For a Canadian card, the takeaway is that England keep converting favourite status into results without ever looking dominant — their outright price sat in the 8.00–9.50 band as of July 2, a drift that reflects the market’s caution rather than any faith in the underdogs they keep beating.
Belgium 3–2 Senegal — The Latest Goal in World Cup History
This was the tie of the day and the one that will be argued over for weeks. Senegal led 2–0 through Diarra (25′) and Sarr (51′) and were still in front at 85 minutes. Lukaku pulled one back on 86′, Tielemans levelled on 89′, and then — deep into extra time, after the longest VAR review of the tournament — Tielemans buried a penalty at 120+5′ (clocked at 124:44), the latest goal ever scored at a men’s World Cup.
The decision split the broadcast desk. "I genuinely don’t believe that’s a penalty," said Gary Neville on Sky Sports, adding: "I don’t think it’s a penalty on the bar that’s been set in this tournament." Roy Keane called it "very, very harsh" and wanted more from the officials: "You want conviction in the referee’s decision, and he was certainly hesitating a long time."
USA 2–0 Bosnia & Herzegovina — Ten Men, Two Goals
Folarin Balogun put the USA ahead on the stroke of half-time, then saw red on 64′ after a VAR review for a stamp — a call USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino rejected outright: "For me, never is it a red card," he told ESPN. "Never was there intention to step on the player." Reduced to ten men, the Americans held firm and Malik Tillman settled it on 81′.
The sting in the tail: Balogun’s automatic suspension rules him out of the Round of 16 against Belgium on July 6, stripping the co-hosts of their in-form striker for a winnable tie. The USA trade at 26.00 in the outright market.
How the Outright Board Moved
The knockout results tightened the futures market in a way worth noting if you hold — or are shopping for — a tournament ticket. As of July 2, 2026:
| Selection | Outright (decimal) |
|---|---|
| France | 2.85–3.60 |
| Argentina | 5.00–5.10 |
| Spain | 8.00 |
| England | 8.00–9.50 |
| Brazil | 11.00 |
| USA | 26.00 |
| Belgium | 36.00 |
Odds: media-aggregated consensus (FanDuel/FOX/Yahoo summaries), converted to decimal, as of July 2, 2026. Treat as ranges and confirm at your book.
Two moves stood out overnight: Croatia and Colombia both shortened roughly 45% ahead of their own ties as money arrived, while Spain, Portugal and Brazil all drifted longer. France remains the market leader but with a genuine split across books — 2.85 at one shop, 3.60 at another — which is exactly the kind of gap that rewards line-shopping.
What It Means for Canada
Canada are already through to the Round of 16 and face Morocco on July 4, so July 1’s results shaped the far side of the bracket rather than Canada’s immediate path. Still, the England–Mexico and USA–Belgium ties matter for anyone tracking the co-hosts’ route: a deep Canadian run would eventually funnel toward these winners. If you followed the drama on TSN, the practical read is that this is a bracket where favourites are wobbling — good news for underdog and each-way value.
- [ ] Confirm the live outright price against your sportsbook before topping up any futures
- [ ] Line-shop France’s outright — the cross-book gap was material as of July 2
- [ ] Factor Balogun’s ban into any USA vs Belgium market on July 6
- [ ] Set your unit size before the Round of 16 opens on July 4
Building a knockout futures position from here? Our World Cup 2026 winner odds page tracks the outright board, the World Cup 2026 betting guide covers staking, and today’s World Cup 2026 predictions for July 2 break down the next three ties. Canadian offers are on our best World Cup betting sites in Canada page, where Boomerang Bet and BetiBet price these markets in CAD.
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