FIFA World Cup 2026: Check out the round of 16 schedule, all qualified teams, dates, and match timings

Check out the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 schedule — featuring fixtures, dates, kick-off times, qualified teams, and the entire knockout bracket.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 12 across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Image: Reuters

FP Sports Desk|Jul 04, 2026, 14:15:13 IST

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is closing in on the business end, with the round of 32 stage officially wrapped up. 16 teams have officially qualified for the next round of the knockouts, taking a step towards claiming the coveted title.

This year, surprise entrants such as Paraguay, Mexico, Norway, the USA, and Egypt advanced after winning their respective knockout matches.

Heavyweight sides such as defending champions Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Spain, Portugal and Colombia have also made it to the last 16.

Check out all teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16

Canada

Brazil

Paraguay

Morocco

Norway

France

Mexico

England

Belgium

Spain

Portugal

Switzerland

Egypt

Argentina

Colombia

Argentina defeated Cabo Verde, sealing a hard-fought 3-2 lead, while Portugal also advanced after claiming a 2-1 lead over Croatia. Colombia also emerged victorious over Ghana with a 1-0 lead.

Check out the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 matches will take place from July 4-8, 2026, across Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington, Georgia, Mexico and Canada.

Match 89 — Canada vs Morocco Date: July 4 | Time: 10:30 PM IST | Venue: Houston, Texas

Match 90 — Paraguay vs France Date: July 5 | Time: 2:30 AM IST | Venue: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Match 91 — Brazil vs Norway Date: July 6 | Time: 1:30 AM IST | Venue: East Rutherford, New Jersey

Match 92 — Mexico vs England Date: July 6 | Time: 5:30 AM IST | Venue: Mexico City, Mexico

Match 93 — Portugal vs Spain Date: July 7 | Time: 12:30 AM IST | Venue: Arlington, Texas

Match 94 — United States vs Belgium Date: July 7 | Time: 5:30 AM IST | Venue: Seattle, Washington

Match 95 — Argentina vs Egypt Date: July 7 | Time: 9:30 PM IST | Venue: Atlanta, Georgia

Match 96 — Switzerland vs Colombia/Ghana Date: July 8 | Time: 1:30 AM IST | Venue: Vancouver, Canada

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