- Full List: 2026 FIFA World Cup Round Of 16 Fixtures, Kick-Off Times And Venues
- Sixteen teams remain in contention for the world title.
- Portugal vs Spain headlines the knockout stage fixtures.
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today, Saturday, July 4, with the remaining 16 teams battling for places in the quarter-finals.
Canada became the first nation to qualify for the Round of 16 after defeating South Africa 1-0 on June 28. They are joined by Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, Norway, France, Mexico, England, Belgium, the United States, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Egypt, Argentina and Colombia.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the teams secured their places in the knockout stage after the following results: Canada defeated South Africa 1-0, Brazil beat Japan 2-1, Paraguay eliminated Germany 4-3 on penalties, Morocco knocked out the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties, Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1, France overcame Sweden 3-0, Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0, England defeated DR Congo 2-1, Belgium staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal, the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, Spain cruised past Austria 3-0, Portugal edged Croatia 2-1, Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0, Egypt eliminated Australia 4-2 on penalties, Argentina overcame Cape Verde 3-2, while Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0.
The Round of 16 promises several blockbuster encounters, including an all-European clash between Portugal and Spain, while Brazil face Norway and defending continental champions Argentina take on Egypt.
2026 FIFA World Cup Round Of 16 Fixtures
Saturday, July 4
- Canada vs Morocco, Houston Stadium, 6:00 p.m. WAT
- Paraguay vs France, Philadelphia Stadium, 10:00 p.m. WAT
Sunday, July 5
- Brazil vs Norway, New York/New Jersey Stadium, 9:00 p.m. WAT
Monday, July 6
- Mexico vs England, Mexico City Stadium, 1:00 a.m. WAT
- Portugal vs Spain, Dallas Stadium, 8:00 p.m. WAT
Tuesday, July 7
- USA vs Belgium, Seattle Stadium, 1:00 a.m. WAT
- Argentina vs Egypt, Atlanta Stadium, 5:00 p.m. WAT
- Switzerland vs Colombia, BC Place, Vancouver, 9:00 p.m. WAT
Full List: 2026 FIFA World Cup Round Of 16 Fixtures, Kick-Off Times And Venues
The winners of the Round of 16 fixtures will advance to the quarter-finals as the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title intensifies.
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