2026 World Cup Round of 16: Schedule, Matchups, and Qualification Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup began with 48 teams, but after intense action in the Round of 32, only 16 remain. Penalty shootouts, last-minute goals, and unexpected eliminations shaped this phase. The co-host nations Canada, Mexico, and the United States have all been knocked out. Traditional football powerhouses like Argentina, Belgium, England, France, and Spain are among the quarterfinalists.

The top two teams from each of the 12 groups qualified directly, joined by the tournament's eight best third-place finishers. After a gripping Round of 32 saw the exit of contenders such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan, the Round of 16 matches are all elimination games.

Round of 16 Schedule and Results

• Saturday, July 4: Morocco 3, Canada 0; France 1, Paraguay 0; next match Morocco vs. France on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET in Boston
• Sunday, July 5: Norway 2, Brazil 1; England 3, Mexico 2; next match Norway vs. England on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET in Miami
• Monday, July 6: Spain 1, Portugal 0; Belgium 4, USA 1; next match Spain vs. Belgium on Friday at 3 p.m. ET in Los Angeles
• Tuesday, July 7: Egypt vs. Argentina at 12 p.m. ET in Atlanta; Switzerland vs. Colombia at 4 p.m. ET in Vancouver

Upcoming Quarterfinals

• Thursday, July 9: France vs. Morocco at 4 p.m. ET in Foxborough
• Friday, July 10: Spain vs. Belgium at 3 p.m. ET in Inglewood
• Saturday, July 11: Norway vs. England at 5 p.m. ET in Miami Gardens; Winner of Egypt/Argentina vs. Switzerland/Colombia at 9 p.m. ET in Kansas City

Semifinals and Final

• Tuesday, July 14: Semifinal match featuring winner of France/Morocco vs. winner of Spain/Belgium at 3 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas
• Wednesday, July 15: Semifinal match between winners of Saturday’s matches at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta
• Saturday, July 18: Third-place match at 5 p.m. ET in Miami Gardens
• Sunday, July 19: Final at 3 p.m. ET in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Round of 32 Highlights

The Round of 32 saw several thrilling finishes:

• South Africa 0, Canada 1
• Brazil 2, Japan 1
• Paraguay 1, Germany 1 (Penalties 4-3)
• Morocco 1, Netherlands 1 (Penalties 3-2)
• Ivory Coast 1, Norway 2
• France 3, Sweden 0
• Mexico 2, Ecuador 0
• England 2, Congo DR 1
• Belgium 3, Senegal 2
• USA 2, Bosnia and Herzegovina 0
• Spain 3, Austria 0
• Portugal 2, Croatia 1
• Switzerland 2, Algeria 0
• Egypt 1, Australia 1 (Penalties 4-2)
• Argentina 3, Cape Verde 2
• Colombia 1, Ghana 0

Group Stage Recap

Group A

Mexico topped the group with nine points, followed by South Africa. Both advanced while Czechia and South Korea were eliminated.

Group B

Switzerland, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina moved forward, leaving Qatar behind.

Group C

Brazil and Morocco qualified, while Scotland and Haiti exited.

Group D

USA, Australia, and Paraguay advanced; Türkiye was knocked out.

Group E

Germany, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador moved on; Curaçao was eliminated.

Group F

Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden qualified; Tunisia was eliminated.

Group G

Belgium and Egypt advanced; Iran and New Zealand did not.

Group H

Spain and Cape Verde qualified, while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated.

Group I

France, Norway, and Senegal progressed; Iraq was out.

Group J

Argentina, Austria, and Algeria qualified; Jordan was eliminated.

Group K

Colombia, Portugal, and Congo DR moved on; Uzbekistan exited.

Group L

England, Croatia, and Ghana advanced; Panama was eliminated.

Next Steps

The Round of 16 continues with key matches on Tuesday, leading to a quarterfinal lineup that promises high stakes and intense competition. Every match now means one team moves closer to lifting the trophy while the other faces elimination.