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Like the Round of 32, the Round of 16 also features several blockbuster fixtures, with the clash between Portugal and Spain taking centre stage once again.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 schedule. (Picture Credit: AFP, AP)
After 16 thrilling Round of 32 matches that saw heavyweights like Germany and the Netherlands crash out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 following penalty shootout defeats, the focus now shifts to the Round of 16. 16 teams will compete in eight Round of 16 matches over the next four days, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake.
Like the Round of 32, the Round of 16 also features several blockbuster fixtures, with the clash between Portugal and Spain taking centre stage once again.
The Cristiano Ronaldo-led side secured a comeback win over Croatia on Thursday (Friday IST) in Toronto to book their place in the Round of 16, while 2010 champions Spain thrashed Austria 3-0 in their opening knockout match of this year’s tournament.
Apart from Spain and Portugal, the clash between Brazil and Norway on Sunday (Monday IST) also promises to be a fascinating contest.
All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Qualified Teams and their results in Round of 32
| TEAM | OPPOSITION | SCORE |
| Canada | South Africa | 1-0 |
| Brazil | Japan | 2-1 |
| Paraguay | Germany | 1-1 (4-3 in penalties) |
| Morocco | Netherlands | 1-1 (3-2 in penalties) |
| Norway | Ivory Coast | 2-1 |
| France | Sweden | 3-0 |
| Mexico | Ecuador | 2-0 |
| England | DR Congo | 2-1 |
| Belgium | Senegal | 3-2 |
| USA | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2-0 |
| Spain | Austria | 3-0 |
| Portugal | Croatia | 2-1 |
| Switzerland | Algeria | 2-0 |
| Egypt | Australia | 1-1 (4-2 in penalties) |
| Argentina | Cape Verde | 3-2 |
| Colombia | Ghana | 1-0 |
Stadiums to host FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 matches
- NRG Stadium, Houston
- Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Azteca Stadium, Mexico City
- AT&T Stadium, Arlington
- Lumen Field, Seattle
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- BC Place, Vancouver
Schedule of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 matches (IST)
| DATE | DAY | TEAM 1 | TEAM 2 | VENUE | START TIME |
| July 4 | Saturday | Canada | Morocco | NRG Stadium, Houston | 10:30 PM |
| July 5 | Sunday | Paraguay | France | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 02:30 AM |
| July 6 | Monday | Brazil | Norway | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | 01:30 AM |
| July 6 | Monday | Mexico | England | Azteca Stadium, Mexico City | 05:30 AM |
| July 7 | Tuesday | Portugal | Spain | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | 12:30 AM |
| July 7 | Tuesday | USA | Belgium | Lumen Field, Seattle | 05:30 AM |
| July 7 | Tuesday | Argentina | Egypt | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 09:30 PM |
| July 8 | Wednesday | Switzerland | Colombia | BC Place, Vancouver | 01:30 AM |
The winners of the eight Round of 16 matches will progress to the four quarterfinals, while the losing teams will be eliminated from the tournament.
The winners of the first two Round of 16 matches—Canada vs Morocco and Paraguay vs France—will face each other in the first quarterfinal, while the second quarterfinal will feature the winners of the Portugal vs Spain and USA vs Belgium Round of 16 matches.
In the third quarterfinal, the winner of the Brazil vs Norway match will take on the winner of the Mexico vs England clash at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 11.
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