Round of 16: Qualified countries, fixtures and results
Here are key details such as qualified countries, fixtures and results fans should know about the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
As the 2026 World Cup tournament intensifies, here are the important details such as the fixtures, qualified countries and results fans should know about the next stage, the round of 16.
The World Cup's newest round has already produced its share of drama. Morocco eliminated 2022 semi-finalists Netherlands on penalties, Paraguay stunned four-time champions Germany on spot-kicks, Brazil edged past Japan, and co-hosts Canada made history by beating South Africa to reach a maiden World Cup knockout stage.
With the Round of 32 still wrapping up through July 3, several Round of 16 ties remain part-confirmed, but the schedule itself is locked in: eight matches across eight cities in three countries, running from July 4 to July 7, before the winners move on to the quarterfinals from July 9.
Round of 16 — Qualified Countries (so far)
- Paraguay (defeated Germany 1–1, 4–3 on penalties)
- Brazil (defeated Japan 2–1)
- Morocco (defeated Netherlands 1–1, 3–2 on penalties)
- Canada (defeated South Africa 1–0 in Round of 32)
Round of 16 Fixtures — 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Saturday, July 4 — Paraguay vs France/Sweden | NRG Stadium, Houston | 6pm WAT
- Saturday, July 4 — Canada vs Morocco | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 10pm WAT
- Sunday, July 5 — Portugal/Croatia vs Spain/Austria | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | 9pm WAT
- Sunday, July 5 — USA/Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Belgium/Senegal | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 1am WAT (Monday)
- Monday, July 6 — Brazil vs Ivory Coast/Norway | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | 8pm WAT
- Monday, July 6 — Mexico/Ecuador vs England/DR Congo | Lumen Field, Seattle | 1am WAT (Tuesday)
- Tuesday, July 7 — Argentina/Cape Verde vs Australia/Egypt | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 5pm WAT
- Tuesday, July 7 — Switzerland/Algeria vs Colombia/Ghana | BC Place, Vancouver | 9pm WAT
The remaining 12 spots will be settled as the rest of the Round of 32 concludes between June 30 and July 3.
