The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now in the Round of 16. These matches begin on Saturday, July 4.
Qualified Teams
Sixteen teams have made it to this stage. Canada was the first to qualify, beating South Africa one to zero. Brazil then defeated Japan two to one.
Paraguay advanced after a four to three penalty shootout win against Germany. Morocco also won on penalties, beating the Netherlands three to two. Norway secured their spot with a two to one victory over Ivory Coast.
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Start Your News DetoxFrance moved forward after a three to zero win against Sweden. Mexico defeated Ecuador two to zero. England came back to beat Dr Congo two to one.
Belgium won a three to two comeback against Senegal. The USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina two to zero. Spain dominated Austria with a three to zero win.
Portugal had a two to one comeback win against Croatia. Switzerland defeated Algeria two to zero. Egypt won their first World Cup knockout match, beating Australia four to two on penalties.
Argentina secured their place with a three to two win over Cape Verde. Finally, Colombia advanced after a one to zero victory against Ghana.
Round of 16 Schedule
The Round of 16 matches are set to take place across various stadiums.
On Saturday, July 4, Canada will play Morocco at 17:00 GMT in Houston. Paraguay will face France at 21:00 GMT in Philadelphia.
Sunday, July 5, will see Brazil against Norway at 20:00 GMT in New York/New Jersey. Mexico will play England at 00:00 GMT on Monday in Mexico City.
On Monday, July 6, Portugal will go against Spain at 19:00 GMT in Dallas. The USA will play Belgium at 00:00 GMT on Tuesday in Seattle.
Finally, on Tuesday, July 7, Argentina will face Egypt at 16:00 GMT in Atlanta. Switzerland will play Colombia at 20:00 GMT in BC Place Vancouver.
