2026 World Cup Round of 16: Full Schedule, Results and Matchup Breakdown
The round of 32 is currently underway, and teams are starting to clinch their spots in the round of 16. Notable teams like Germany and Netherlands are going to be absent from the round of 16, what other surprises are in store for the World Cup?
Updated on 8/11/26
16 teams will remain, and the quarterfinalists will be known on July 7th. Here is the full Round of 16 picture, updated daily with the latest match results from the Round of 32.
World Cup Round of 16 Table, Fixtures & Odds
How We Got Here: Round of 32 Results
Canada 1, South Africa 0 (June 28, Los Angeles) Canada won the tournament's first-ever Round of 32 match, and first knockout game in their history, with a narrow result over a South Africa side that had been one of the feel-good stories of the group stage. South Africa were competitive to the end but couldn't find an equalizer.
Brazil 2, Japan 1 (June 29, Houston) Brazil got through but not without a scare. Japan's press-based game caused problems in the first half before Brazil's class eventually told. They advance to face Norway in the Round of 16.
Germany 1, Paraguay 1 — Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties (June 29, Boston) This is the one that will be talked about for years. Paraguay's Julio Enciso put them ahead before Kai Havertz equalized, and Jonathan Tah had what appeared to be a go-ahead goal in extra time ruled out by VAR for a foul on Manuel Neuer. When it went to penalties, Havertz missed first, and Paraguay converted the decisive kick through Jose Canale to deliver Germany their first ever World Cup penalty defeat. Germany are eliminated. Paraguay are in the Round of 16.
Morocco 1, Netherlands 1 — Morocco win 3-2 on penalties (June 29, Monterrey) Morocco did it again. In 2022 they knocked the Netherlands out of the World Cup in Qatar. In 2026 they've done it a second time, this time on penalties after a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes. The Atlas Lions are into the Round of 16 to face Canada in Houston.
Norway 2, Ivory Coast 1 (June 30, Dallas) Erling Haaland scored the winner to send Norway through. Ivory Coast's teenage sensation Yan Diomande gave them hope but it wasn't enough. Norway meet Brazil in New Jersey.
France 3, Sweden 0 (June 30, East Rutherford) No drama here. Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise were clinical and France barely broke a sweat advancing to the Round of 16. They will face Paraguay in Philadelphia.
Mexico 2, Ecuador 0 (June 30, Mexico City — result pending at time of writing) Mexico played Ecuador at Estadio Azteca in front of a sold-out crowd. The winner faces the England-DR Congo winner in Mexico City in the Round of 16.
England 2, DR Congo 1 (July 1, Atlanta) England was a goal down in the seventh minute after Brian Cipenga caught Pickford's defense completely flat, and they needed Harry Kane to drag them through with a second-half brace. DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was outstanding, making a series of saves against Bellingham and Kane before the captain finally broke through. England survived. It was not pretty. They head to Mexico City.
Belgium 3, Senegal 2 after extra time (July 1, Seattle) This is the match of the tournament so far. Belgium were 2-0 down with five minutes left in regulation, looked dead and buried, and somehow survived. Sadio Mane's cross found Ismaila Sarr for 1-0 in the first half. Sarr made it 2-0 in the 51st minute. Belgium pulled one back through Lukaku in the 85th minute, then equalized in stoppage time to force extra time. In the 119th minute, Youri Tielemans converted a penalty after a VAR review to win the match. It is the latest game-winning penalty in World Cup history. Belgium are through and face the United States on Monday in Seattle.
United States 2, Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 (July 1, Santa Clara) The USMNT's first World Cup knockout win since 2002, completed with ten men. Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the tournament in the 45th minute, then was sent off on a VAR-reviewed red card just after the hour. Malik Tillman, who had been excellent throughout the match, curled a free kick into the top corner in the 82nd minute to seal it. Bosnia threw bodies forward but Matt Freese and the reorganized defense held firm. Balogun is now suspended for the Belgium match, which changes the team shape Pochettino will put out on Monday considerably.
Spain 3, Austria 0 (July 2, Los Angeles) Spain's first World Cup knockout win since the 2010 final, according to ESPN. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added another as Lamine Yamal ran riot throughout. Austria had no answer. Spain advance to face Portugal in Dallas on Monday.
Switzerland 2, Algeria 0 (July 2, Vancouver) Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland were comfortable throughout. They move on to face Colombia or Ghana in Vancouver on Tuesday.
Portugal 2, Croatia 1 (July 2, Toronto) An instant classic, played on the anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, with every Portugal player wearing his number 21 on their wrist. Croatia took the lead through Ivan Perisic in the 53rd minute. Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot in the 68th minute — his first ever knockout stage goal for Portugal. Martinez substituted Ronaldo in the 81st minute, and substitute Goncalo Ramos headed in Rafael Leao's cross in the 94th minute to win it. Croatia thought they had equalized deep in stoppage time but VAR ruled the goal out for offside — the third Croatian goal ruled out in the match. Luka Modric's international career appears to be over at 40. Ronaldo donned Jota's number 21 jersey after the final whistle. Monday in Dallas is Spain against Portugal.
Egypt 1, Australia 1 — Egypt win 4-2 on penalties (July 3, Arlington) Egypt took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 13th minute, Australia equalized through a Mohamed Hany own goal — his second own goal of the tournament — in the second half, and neither side scored in extra time. Egypt won the shootout 4-2. Australia's World Cup knockout drought continues. Egypt face Argentina in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Argentina 3, Cape Verde 2 after extra time (July 3, Miami Gardens) The most dramatic match of the Round of 32. Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a composed finish off a Lisandro Martinez pass. Deroy Duarte equalized for Cape Verde in the 59th minute. Argentina went ahead again through Lisandro Martinez in the second minute of extra time. Then Sidny Lopes Cabral — described by ESPN as scoring the goal of the match — curled an effort from a tight angle to level it at 2-2 in the 103rd minute. Argentina finally won it through what was initially ruled a Cristian Romero goal before being changed to a Cape Verde own goal. The defending champions advance, but they were pushed to the absolute limit by a team of 40-year-old goalkeepers and tournament debutants who simply refused to go quietly.
Colombia 1, Ghana 0 (July 3, Kansas City) Jhon Arias scored in the 14th minute off a Luis Suarez cross and Colombia were in control from there. Ghana never seriously threatened and finished with zero shots on target. Colombia face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday.
The Round of 16 Schedule
Saturday, July 4:
Canada vs. Morocco, 1 p.m. ET, NRG Stadium, Houston
Paraguay vs. France, 5 p.m. ET, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Sunday, July 5:
Brazil vs. Norway, 4 p.m. ET, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Mexico vs. England, 8 p.m. ET, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Monday, July 6:
Portugal vs. Spain, 3 p.m. ET, AT&T Stadium, Dallas
United States vs. Belgium, 5 p.m. ET, Lumen Field, Seattle
Tuesday, July 7:
Argentina vs. Egypt, 12 p.m. ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Switzerland vs. Colombia, 4 p.m. ET, BC Place, Vancouver
Round of 16: Results So Far
Morocco 3, Canada 0 (July 4, Houston) Morocco were dominant from start to finish and it was not as close as the early stages suggested it might be. Canada pressed well in the opening quarter and had a legitimate-looking penalty denied for offside, but after Morocco's star midfielder Ismael Saibari came off injured in the 23rd minute, it was Azzedine Ounahi who stepped up and ran the match. Ounahi scored a brace, including a curling effort into the bottom corner that will be one of the goals of the tournament. Morocco are in the quarterfinals for the third time in their history and the first African nation to reach back-to-back World Cup quarterfinals. They face France on Thursday in Boston — a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinals, which France won 2-0.
France 1, Paraguay 0 (July 4, Philadelphia) Paraguay made France work in brutal Philadelphia heat, playing a physical style that at times tested the referee's patience. France labored for long stretches before Mbappe — who else — converted a penalty to give France the lead. Paraguay's goalkeeper Gill was outstanding throughout and came close to forcing extra time, making two stunning stops on Mbappe in the 97th minute when France were pushing for a second. The final whistle came with Paraguay still searching. France advance and Mbappe now has 19 World Cup goals, level with Ronaldo's all-time record. Thursday in Boston, he has a chance to stand alone.
Norway 2, Brazil 1 (July 5, East Rutherford) The result of the World Cup. Norway have beaten France in the group stage and Brazil in the Round of 16. Erling Haaland, who had been relatively quiet for most of a cagey match, broke the deadlock in the 79th minute with a header from a left-wing cross by substitute Andreas Schjelderup. He then added a powerful low shot into the corner in the final minute of regulation. Neymar pulled one back from the penalty spot deep in stoppage time but there was no time for an equalizer. Haaland now has seven goals in the tournament, level with Messi and Mbappe at the top of the Golden Boot race. Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was exceptional throughout, saving a penalty from Bruno Guimaraes in the 14th minute and making a crucial stop on Endrick when Norway were protecting a one-goal lead. Brazil go home in the Round of 16 for the first time since 1990. It is their sixth consecutive World Cup exit at the hands of European opposition. Norway face Mexico or England in Miami on July 11, which as of Sunday night means Norway versus Mexico.
England 3, Mexico 2 (July 5, Mexico City) The wildest match of the tournament. England went to the Azteca, a goal down to an atmosphere that was everything the occasion promised, came back, went behind again, and still found a way through. Kane scored twice, Saka added a third. Mexico's two goals came either side of England's equalization in what became one of the more breathless matches in recent World Cup memory. England held on in stoppage time with 87,000 people in the stadium willing them to concede. They advance to face Norway in Miami on Saturday, which is a quarterfinal that will be watched very closely in both countries.
Spain 1, Portugal 0 (July 6, Dallas) A tense, attritional match that looked destined for extra time until two Spain substitutes combined for the only goal. Ferran Torres played in Mikel Merino, who finished low past Diogo Costa in the 91st minute. It almost certainly ended Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. In what he had said would be his final tournament, Ronaldo managed only 19 touches in 90 minutes, attempted three shots, and never truly threatened in a way that suggested he could change the match's direction. Martinez refused to start Goncalo Ramos, who had scored the winner against Croatia in the 94th minute off the bench, and Portugal never found a way through. Roberto Martinez stepped down from the Portugal job after the final whistle. Spain are in the quarterfinals and face Belgium in Los Angeles on Friday.
Belgium 4, United States 1 (July 6, Seattle) The USMNT's tournament ended the same way it almost always has — in the Round of 16, against a European side, without ever really threatening an upset. Charles De Ketelaere scored in the 9th minute and completed his brace in the 33rd minute, two minutes after Malik Tillman's deflected free kick had briefly leveled things at 1-1. The American hope that followed Tillman's goal lasted exactly 120 seconds. Matt Freese made a critical error in the 57th minute, wandering off his line and leaving the goal unguarded, and Hans Vanaken rolled the ball into an empty net for 3-1. Romelu Lukaku added a fourth in stoppage time off another defensive error. Christian Pulisic came off with a knock in the 59th minute and was seen in tears on the bench. Folarin Balogun, whose suspension had been controversially lifted after President Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review, had no real impact on the match. Belgium are through to the quarterfinals and face Spain in Los Angeles on Friday.
Argentina 3, Egypt 2 (July 7, Atlanta) This is the match of the tournament. Egypt were two goals up with eleven minutes left against the defending world champions and looked set for the greatest upset in their nation's football history. They didn't get it. Yasser Ibrahim headed Egypt ahead in the 15th minute. Messi was then denied by a brilliant Mostafa Shobeir save from the penalty spot — his second penalty miss of the tournament. Mostafa Zico made it 2-0 in the 67th minute after fine work from Hassan on the right wing. Argentina looked finished. Then Cristian Romero headed in from Messi's cross in the 79th minute to make it 2-1. Four minutes later, Messi pounced on a loose ball inside the box and rifled a first-time strike off Shobeir's hand, off the crossbar and over the line to make it 2-2. Argentina were level with eleven minutes gone from two goals down. And then, in the second minute of stoppage time, Enzo Fernandez got on the end of a Lautaro Martinez cross and headed brilliantly across goal into the bottom corner. Three goals in eight minutes. 3-2. Argentina are through. Messi now has eight goals in this tournament and 21 in World Cup history, both records. The 3-2 winner was the 3,000th goal in the history of the World Cup. Egypt's Mohamed Salah, whose tournament has been quietly exceptional, appears to have played his final major international match. The quarterfinal against the Colombia or Switzerland winner awaits Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday night.
Round of 16: Still to Come
Colombia vs. Switzerland — Tuesday, July 7, 4 p.m. ET, BC Place, Vancouver Colombia have been one of the more complete teams in the tournament. Switzerland beat Algeria comfortably and are making their deepest World Cup run since 1954. This is the most tactically even match remaining in the Round of 16. Colombia are the slight favorites and should have enough quality to advance.
The Quarterfinal Picture So Far
Thursday, July 9, 4 p.m. ET, Gillette Stadium, Boston Morocco vs. France
Saturday, July 11, 5 p.m. ET, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Norway vs. England
Friday, July 10, 3 p.m. ET, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles Spain vs. Belgium
Saturday, July 11, 9 p.m. ET, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City Argentina vs. Winner of Colombia/Switzerland
The Bigger Picture
What Argentina did in Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon is going to be discussed for years. Two goals down with eleven minutes left, against an Egypt side that had saved a Messi penalty in the first half, and they scored three times in eight minutes to win it in stoppage time. The winner was the 3,000th goal in World Cup history. Messi now has 21 across six tournaments, eight in this one, and is in a different stratosphere in both conversations. He is 39 years old and he is playing the best knockout football of his career.
France against Morocco in Boston on Thursday is the quarterfinal the tournament has been building toward since Morocco knocked out the Netherlands in the Round of 32. A 2022 semifinal rematch, with Morocco now the first African nation to reach back-to-back quarterfinals and Mbappe one goal from breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record. If there is one game at this stage that could go any direction, it is that one.
Spain against Belgium in Los Angeles on Friday is two very different styles of team meeting in a quarterfinal neither would have necessarily expected three weeks ago. Spain have not conceded a goal since the opening match and have won every game at this tournament. Belgium hammered the United States 4-1 and De Ketelaere was outstanding. One of these teams is going to a semifinal in Dallas on July 14.
Norway against England in Miami on Saturday is the match that rewards anyone who has been watching this tournament from the beginning. Two nations, neither of whom anyone expected to be in the quarterfinals, playing for a place in the last four. Haaland with seven goals. Kane with four. One of them is going to score in Miami, and it is going to matter enormously.
The final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
All results confirmed through July 5, 2026. Monday and Tuesday matches listed with kickoff times. Check VegasInsider.com for the latest odds and predictions on every remaining match.
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