As the excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the highly anticipated Round of 16 beginning Saturday. This stage of the tournament promises to showcase intense matchups as the top teams battle for a coveted spot in the quarterfinals.
Below is a comprehensive list of the qualified teams along with their scheduled matches, highlighting the thrilling clashes that await fans around the globe.
Teams qualified for the Round of 16:
Canada (defeated South Africa 1-0)
Brazil (defeated Japan 2-1)
Paraguay (defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties)
Morocco (defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties)
Norway (defeated Ivory Coast 2-1)
France (defeated Sweden 3-0)
Mexico (defeated Ecuador 2-0)
England (defeated DR Congo 2-1)
Belgium (defeated Senegal 3-2)
USA (defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina
2-0)
Spain (defeated Austria 3-0)
Portugal (defeated Croatia 2-1)
Switzerland (defeated Algeria 2-0)
Egypt (defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties)
Argentina (defeated Cape Verde 3-2)
Colombia (defeated Ghana 1-0)
Round of 16 match schedule:
Canada vs Morocco: July 4, Saturday, Houston Stadium - 17:00 GMT
Paraguay vs France: July 4, Saturday, Philadelphia Stadium - 21:00 GMT
Brazil vs Norway: July 5, Sunday, New York/New Jersey Stadium - 20:00 GMT
Mexico vs England: July 5, Sunday, Mexico City Stadium - 00:00 GMT on Monday
Portugal vs Spain: July 6, Monday, Dallas Stadium - 19:00 GMT
USA vs Belgium: July 6, Monday, Seattle Stadium - 00:00 GMT on Tuesday
Argentina vs Egypt: July 7, Tuesday, Atlanta Stadium - 16:00 GMT
Switzerland vs Colombia: July 7, Tuesday, BC Place Vancouver - 20:00 GMT
