FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 Schedule, Fixtures And Qualified Teams Announced
Round of 16 fixtures and schedule confirmed for World Cup 2026.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 16 stage after a dramatic conclusion to the Round of 32 fixtures on Friday (local time), with Colombia securing the final qualifying spot. The knockout phase has produced several tight encounters, upsets, and extra-time thrillers, setting the stage for an intense battle for the world title as the tournament progresses.
Colombia advanced to the Round of 16 after a narrow 1-0 victory over Ghana, earning a matchup against Switzerland in the next round. One of the standout fixtures of the previous round featured Cape Verde’s spirited performance against Argentina, where Lionel Messi scored once again, but the South American giants were pushed into extra time before eventually winning 3-2 to secure progression.
Other major results included Brazil defeating Japan 2-1, France overpowering Sweden 3-0, Spain cruising past Austria 3-0, and Portugal edging Croatia 2-1. Meanwhile, Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout, while Morocco eliminated the Netherlands on penalties in another high-pressure encounter. The United States, England, Belgium, and Mexico also advanced after securing victories in their respective matches.
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The list of 16 teams entering the Round of 16 includes Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, Norway, France, Mexico, England, Belgium, the United States, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Egypt, Argentina, and Colombia. Each team now moves one step closer to the coveted World Cup trophy as the knockout stage intensifies.
The Round of 16 fixtures begin on July 4 with Canada facing Morocco in Houston at 10:30 PM IST, followed by Paraguay taking on France in Philadelphia. Brazil meet Norway in New Jersey on July 6, while Mexico face England in Mexico City later the same day. Portugal are set to play Spain in Dallas, and the United States will clash with Belgium in Seattle on July 7.
The stage will conclude with Argentina meeting Egypt in Atlanta and Switzerland facing Colombia in Vancouver. With several heavyweight clashes lined up and multiple underdog stories already emerging, the Round of 16 promises heightened competition and high-stakes football as teams continue their pursuit of World Cup glory.
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