FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Fixtures: Full Schedule & Qualified Teams

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 is taking shape as the expanded 48-team tournament enters its most exciting phase. After a thrilling Round of 32 featuring dramatic upsets and penalty shootouts, the remaining nations are one step closer to lifting football's biggest prize.

With knockout football now underway, every match is win-or-go-home, promising unforgettable moments, intense rivalries, and world-class performances.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Fixtures

Saturday, July 4

• Canada vs Morocco

• Paraguay vs Winner of France vs Sweden

Sunday, July 5

• Brazil vs Winner of Ivory Coast vs Norway

• Winner of Mexico vs Ecuador vs Winner of England vs DR Congo

Monday, July 6

• Winner of Portugal vs Croatia vs Winner of Spain vs Austria

• Winner of USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Winner of Belgium vs Senegal

Tuesday, July 7

• Winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde vs Winner of Australia vs Egypt

• Winner of Switzerland vs Algeria vs Winner of Colombia vs Ghana

Teams Already Through to the Round of 16

Four nations have already secured their places in the last 16:

• Canada

• Brazil

• Morocco

• Paraguay

The remaining Round of 16 places will be confirmed as the Round of 32 concludes over the coming days.

Biggest Round of 16 Storylines

Canada made history by becoming the first nation to qualify for the Round of 16 after defeating South Africa. Brazil overcame a resilient Japan side to keep their title hopes alive, while Morocco stunned the Netherlands and Paraguay knocked out Germany in two of the tournament's biggest surprises.

Fans are now eagerly awaiting heavyweight Round of 32 clashes involving France, England, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Mexico, with several tournament favourites still fighting to book their place in the last 16.

Road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-finals

The winners of the Round of 16 fixtures will advance to the quarter-finals, bringing them just three victories away from becoming FIFA World Cup champions. Every knockout match now carries enormous significance, as one mistake could end a nation's dream of lifting the trophy.

Stay tuned for the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 fixtures, results, qualified teams, and quarter-final schedule as the race for World Cup glory continues.