Mexico, the USA, and Canada—the three co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup—have all advanced to the knockout stages and are on pace to exceed their historical tournament performances. Mexico thrashed Ecuador 6-0 and faces England in the round of 16, the USA's attacking squad drew record television viewership (33.5 million) in their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Canada made their first-ever World Cup knockout stage with a victory over South Africa.