Spain put on tactical masterclass, Snicko denies Croatian comeback, and Switzerland end 88-year voodoo

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 produced dramatic results on July 2-3, 2026, including Croatia's elimination after a 1-2 loss to Portugal in Toronto, where Mateo Kovacic and Luka Modric's comeback bid was denied. Brazil overcame a shock 1-0 halftime deficit against Japan to progress to the Round of 16 with two second-half goals. Switzerland also made headlines by ending an 88-year drought of some kind, while Germany suffered a surprise defeat in another standout result of the round.