FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Teams, Schedule, Bracket & Results
The World Cup 2026 Round of 16 ran from Saturday, July 4 to Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Eight single-elimination matches cut the field from 16 teams down to the quarterfinals, and the round is now complete with all eight quarterfinalists confirmed.
The eight quarterfinalists are Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland. They line up in four quarterfinals: France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland, played July 9 to 11.
Last updated: July 7, 2026. The Round of 16 is complete. Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties (0-0) in the final tie to book the last quarterfinal spot against Argentina.
Round of 16 at a Glance
- Round: Round of 16 (second knockout round, the last 16)
- Dates: Saturday, July 4 to Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (complete)
- Matches: 8 (single elimination)
- Quarterfinalists: Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, Switzerland
- Comes after: Round of 32 (June 28 to July 3)
- Leads to: Quarterfinals (July 9 to 11)
- Host countries: United States, Mexico, Canada
- Match format: 90 minutes, then extra time, then a penalty shootout if still level
Which Teams Have Qualified for the Round of 16
Sixteen teams reached this round, each the winner of a Round of 32 tie played between June 28 and July 3. All sixteen nations that qualified:
- Canada (beat South Africa 1-0)
- Brazil (beat Japan 2-1)
- Paraguay (beat Germany on penalties)
- Morocco (beat Netherlands on penalties)
- Norway (beat Ivory Coast 2-1)
- France (beat Sweden 3-0)
- Mexico (beat Ecuador 2-0)
- England (beat Congo DR 2-1)
- Belgium (beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time)
- United States (beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0)
- Spain (beat Austria 3-0)
- Portugal (beat Croatia 2-1)
- Switzerland (beat Algeria 2-0)
- Egypt (beat Australia 4-2 on penalties)
- Argentina (beat Cape Verde 3-2)
- Colombia (beat Ghana 1-0)
The Round of 16 is now complete. The eight teams through to the quarterfinals are Morocco (3-0 vs Canada), France (1-0 vs Paraguay), Norway (2-1 vs Brazil), England (3-2 vs Mexico), Spain (1-0 vs Portugal), Belgium (4-1 vs USA), Argentina (3-2 vs Egypt), and Switzerland (0-0, 4-3 pens vs Colombia).
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Schedule
All eight fixtures, with final results, dates, kickoff times in Eastern Time, and venues. Winners are marked in bold; see the results table below for scores.
| Match | Date | Kickoff (ET) | Fixture | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Sat, Jul 4 | 1:00 PM | Canada vs Morocco | NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium) | Houston, USA |
| 89 | Sat, Jul 4 | 5:00 PM | Paraguay vs France | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Stadium) | Philadelphia, USA |
| 91 | Sun, Jul 5 | 4:00 PM | Brazil vs Norway | MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium) | East Rutherford, USA |
| 92 | Sun, Jul 5 | 8:00 PM | Mexico vs England | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City Stadium) | Mexico City, Mexico |
| 93 | Mon, Jul 6 | 3:00 PM | Spain vs Portugal | AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium) | Arlington, USA |
| 94 | Mon, Jul 6 | 8:00 PM | USA vs Belgium | Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium) | Seattle, USA |
| 95 | Tue, Jul 7 | 12:00 PM | Egypt vs Argentina | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium) | Atlanta, USA |
| 96 | Tue, Jul 7 | 4:00 PM | Switzerland vs Colombia | BC Place (Vancouver Stadium) | Vancouver, Canada |
The venue names in brackets are the official FIFA tournament names, used during the World Cup for sponsorship reasons. The first name is the one you already know the stadium by.
Round of 16 Kickoff Times (ET, CT, MT, PT, BST, CET)
Here are all eight kickoff times converted across the four United States time zones plus the United Kingdom and Central Europe. BST is British Summer Time (UTC+1); CET runs on summer time (UTC+2) through July, one hour ahead of the UK. A plus one marks a kickoff that falls on the following calendar day in that zone.
| Match | Date (ET) | ET | CT | MT | PT | BST | CET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (M90) | Jul 4 | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Philadelphia (M89) | Jul 4 | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| New York / New Jersey (M91) | Jul 5 | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Mexico City (M92) | Jul 5 | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1) | 2:00 AM (+1) |
| Dallas (M93) | Jul 6 | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Seattle (M94) | Jul 6 | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1) | 2:00 AM (+1) |
| Atlanta (M95) | Jul 7 | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Vancouver (M96) | Jul 7 | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Note on local time: the Mexico City match (M92) kicked off at 6:00 PM local, since Mexico City uses Central Standard Time with no daylight saving, which matches the US Mountain figure in July.
The Houston, Dallas, Seattle, and Vancouver matches all started earlier in their own local zones than the Eastern figure suggests, so always check the time for the city you are watching from.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Bracket & Results
The Round of 16 is where the bracket took its final shape. The 16 Round of 32 winners were paired into eight ties, and the eight winners advance to the quarterfinals. The interactive bracket below shows the confirmed teams and final scores from July 4 to 7.
The quarterfinal line-up from this round:
- Quarterfinal 1 (M97): France vs Morocco, July 9 in Boston
- Quarterfinal 2 (M98): Spain vs Belgium, July 10 in Los Angeles
- Quarterfinal 3 (M99): Norway vs England, July 11 in Miami
- Quarterfinal 4 (M100): Argentina vs Switzerland, July 11 in Kansas City
From there the path runs to the semifinals on July 14 in Dallas and July 15 in Atlanta, the third-place match on July 18 in Miami, and the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York and New Jersey. Win your quarterfinal and you are two matches from the trophy.
Prefer a text view? Here are the eight ties with final scores, including any decided in extra time or on penalties.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Jul 4 | Canada vs Morocco | Morocco 3-0 Canada | Houston |
| 89 | Jul 4 | Paraguay vs France | France 1-0 Paraguay | Philadelphia |
| 91 | Jul 5 | Brazil vs Norway | Norway 2-1 Brazil | New York / New Jersey |
| 92 | Jul 5 | Mexico vs England | England 3-2 Mexico | Mexico City |
| 93 | Jul 6 | Spain vs Portugal | Spain 1-0 Portugal | Dallas |
| 94 | Jul 6 | USA vs Belgium | Belgium 4-1 USA | Seattle |
| 95 | Jul 7 | Egypt vs Argentina | Argentina 3-2 Egypt | Atlanta |
| 96 | Jul 7 | Switzerland vs Colombia | Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 pens) | Vancouver |
A printable Round of 16 bracket is available to download, so you can keep the completed results and the quarterfinal line-up in one place.
Host Cities and Venues
The Round of 16 was spread across eight host cities in three countries. Here are the venues that hosted this round, with approximate capacities.
| Venue | City | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Stadium | Houston, USA | 72,000 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, USA | 69,000 |
| MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, USA | 82,500 |
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City, Mexico | 87,500 |
| AT&T Stadium | Arlington, USA | 80,000 |
| Lumen Field | Seattle, USA | 69,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, USA | 71,000 |
| BC Place | Vancouver, Canada | 54,500 |
These are standard stadium capacities. FIFA’s 2026 configuration removes seats at several venues to fit the regulation pitch and broadcast setups, so the listed capacity for some matches was lower than the numbers shown here.
Estadio Azteca, listed by FIFA as Mexico City Stadium, reopened in March 2026 after a major renovation and hosted England’s 3-2 win over Mexico in this round. MetLife Stadium, the New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, staged Norway’s upset of Brazil and goes on to host the Final on July 19.
Both July 4 ties, in Houston and Philadelphia, fell on United States Independence Day, which in 2026 marks the country’s 250th anniversary, with Philadelphia at the center of the national celebrations.
How to Watch the Round of 16
In the United States, every Round of 16 match aired on the main FOX network in English, with Spanish coverage on Telemundo. From the Round of 16 onward, the knockout matches moved to FOX rather than FS1.
You could stream in English through FOX One and the FOX Sports app, and in Spanish on Peacock, which carries Telemundo’s feed. Cord-cutting services such as YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu with Live TV, and DirecTV also carry the FOX channels, and the same options continue into the quarterfinals.
In Canada, the matches aired on TSN and CTV in English and RDS in French. In Mexico, Televisa and TV Azteca carried coverage, including England’s win over Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV share the tournament free to air. Watching from elsewhere, check your local rights holder; the kickoff times above are your starting point for planning around the time difference.
FAQ About the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
What were the Round of 16 matchups?
All eight ties were: Canada vs Morocco, Paraguay vs France, Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England, Spain vs Portugal, USA vs Belgium, Egypt vs Argentina, and Switzerland vs Colombia. The round ran July 4 to 7 and is now complete.
Who advanced to the quarterfinals?
Eight teams advanced: Morocco (beat Canada 3-0), France (beat Paraguay 1-0), Norway (beat Brazil 2-1), England (beat Mexico 3-2), Spain (beat Portugal 1-0), Belgium (beat USA 4-1), Argentina (beat Egypt 3-2), and Switzerland (beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties). The quarterfinals are France vs Morocco (Boston), Spain vs Belgium (Los Angeles), Norway vs England (Miami), and Argentina vs Switzerland (Kansas City), July 9 to 11.
What happened in Switzerland vs Colombia?
Switzerland and Colombia drew 0-0 after extra time in Match 96 at BC Place in Vancouver on July 7, and Switzerland won the penalty shootout 4-3 to take the final quarterfinal place. Switzerland face Argentina on July 11 in Kansas City.
What happened in Egypt vs Argentina?
Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in Match 95 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 7 to reach the quarterfinals. Argentina play Switzerland on July 11 in Kansas City.
What happened in Spain vs Portugal?
Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in the all-Iberian tie at AT&T Stadium on July 6 in Match 93, a rematch of the Euro 2016 final. Spain face Belgium in the quarterfinals on July 10 in Los Angeles.
What happened in USA vs Belgium?
Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in Match 94 at Lumen Field in Seattle on July 6, ending the co-hosts’ run. Belgium face Spain in the quarterfinals on July 10 in Los Angeles.
What happened in Mexico vs England?
England beat hosts Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca on July 5 in Match 92 to reach the quarterfinals, ending Mexico’s run on home soil. England face Norway in the quarterfinals on July 11 in Miami.
What happened in Brazil vs Norway?
Norway pulled off the biggest upset of the round, beating Brazil 2-1 in Match 91 at MetLife Stadium on July 5. The five-time champions are out, and Norway face England in the quarterfinals.
Is Canada still in the World Cup?
No. Canada’s run ended in the Round of 16, losing 3-0 to Morocco in Match 90 in Houston on July 4. Canada had reached the last 16 by beating South Africa 1-0 in the opening knockout match.
How much do quarterfinal tickets cost?
Knockout-round tickets cost more than group stage matches, which started at around $60. FIFA is using dynamic pricing for 2026, so quarterfinal prices rise with demand, matchup, and seat location, and premium seats climb into the thousands. Buy only through FIFA’s official ticketing channels.
Can I watch the quarterfinals for free?
It depends on your country. In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV show matches free to air. Under FIFA’s YouTube partnership, official broadcasters also have the option to stream the opening 10 minutes of each match free on their YouTube channels, and in some regions may stream full matches. To watch a full knockout match live in most regions, including the United States, you need your country’s official broadcaster or its streaming service.
Why is it still called the Round of 16 if 32 teams reached the knockout stage?
The name reflects how many teams are left, not how many reached the knockouts. Because 48 teams now compete, FIFA added a Round of 32 first. The 16 winners of those ties played the Round of 16, so exactly 16 teams remained at this stage.
When are the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals?
The quarterfinals run July 9 to 11: France vs Morocco on July 9 in Boston, Spain vs Belgium on July 10 in Los Angeles, and Norway vs England plus Argentina vs Switzerland on July 11 in Miami and Kansas City. The semifinals follow on July 14 and 15.
Which stadium hosting a Round of 16 match had the biggest capacity?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, listed by FIFA as Mexico City Stadium, was the largest venue in this round, followed by MetLife Stadium in New York and New Jersey. Both rank among the biggest stadiums at the entire 2026 World Cup.
What Comes Next: The Quarterfinals
The eight World Cup 2026 Round of 16 winners have moved into the quarterfinals, played from July 9 to 11 across Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Kansas City, where the field of eight becomes the final four. The four ties are France vs Morocco (Boston, July 9), Spain vs Belgium (Los Angeles, July 10), Norway vs England (Miami, July 11), and Argentina vs Switzerland (Kansas City, July 11).
Keep this page handy through knockout week for the completed Round of 16 results and the quarterfinal line-up.
