2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Results, Bracket, Teams & Format
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 is complete. Played from July 4 to 7, 2026, the second knockout round of the first 48-team World Cup delivered eight single-elimination matches that trimmed the field to the last eight across the United States, Mexico and Canada. France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Switzerland all advanced to the quarterfinals.
The round produced the tournament’s biggest shocks so far. Erling Haaland’s brace knocked out five-time champions Brazil, Morocco routed co-hosts Canada 3-0, and Belgium ended the USA’s home run with a 4-1 win. With every last-16 place settled, the eight winners move on to the quarterfinals, which start on July 9.
Round of 16 Quick Facts
| Dates | July 4 to 7, 2026 |
| Matches | 8 (Match 89 to 96) |
| Format | Single elimination |
| Teams | 16 Round of 32 winners |
| Tied game | Extra time, then a penalty shootout |
| Host nations | USA, Mexico, Canada |
| Host cities | 8 |
| Biggest win | Belgium 4-1 USA |
| Winners advance to | Quarterfinals (July 9 to 11) |
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Schedule & Results (ET Kickoff Times)
All eight last-16 fixtures were played over four days, two per day, across eight host cities. The table lists each FIFA match number, the matchup, kickoff time in Eastern Time, the final result and the venue. Winners are underlined.
| Date | Match | Fixture | Kickoff (ET) | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Jul 4 | 90 | Canada vs Morocco | 1:00 PM | 0-3 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Sat Jul 4 | 89 | Paraguay vs France | 5:00 PM | 0-1 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Sun Jul 5 | 91 | Brazil vs Norway | 4:00 PM | 1-2 | MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey |
| Sun Jul 5 | 92 | Mexico vs England | 8:00 PM | 2-3 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Mon Jul 6 | 93 | Portugal vs Spain | 3:00 PM | 0-1 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Arlington) |
| Mon Jul 6 | 94 | USA vs Belgium | 8:00 PM | 1-4 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Tue Jul 7 | 95 | Argentina vs Egypt | 12:00 PM | 3-2 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Tue Jul 7 | 96 | Switzerland vs Colombia | 4:00 PM | 0-0 (4-3 pen.) | BC Place, Vancouver |
All times are Eastern Time. Belgium’s 4-1 win over the USA was the round’s biggest margin, while Switzerland edged Colombia on penalties after a goalless draw.
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Teams
All 16 Round of 16 teams reached the knockout bracket by winning a Round of 32 tie played from June 28 to July 3, 2026. Group winners, runners-up and the best third-placed sides all entered the first knockout round, and one win booked a last-16 place. The table below shows each Round of 32 result and the Round of 16 match that winner moved on to.
| Round of 32 Match | Fixture | Qualified Team | Advances to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 73 | South Africa vs Canada | Canada | Match 90 |
| Match 74 | Germany vs Paraguay | Paraguay | Match 89 |
| Match 75 | Netherlands vs Morocco | Morocco | Match 90 |
| Match 76 | Brazil vs Japan | Brazil | Match 91 |
| Match 77 | France vs Sweden | France | Match 89 |
| Match 78 | Ivory Coast vs Norway | Norway | Match 91 |
| Match 79 | Mexico vs Ecuador | Mexico | Match 92 |
| Match 80 | England vs DR Congo | England | Match 92 |
| Match 81 | USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | USA | Match 94 |
| Match 82 | Belgium vs Senegal | Belgium | Match 94 |
| Match 83 | Portugal vs Croatia | Portugal | Match 93 |
| Match 84 | Spain vs Austria | Spain | Match 93 |
| Match 85 | Switzerland vs Algeria | Switzerland | Match 96 |
| Match 86 | Argentina vs Cabo Verde | Argentina | Match 95 |
| Match 87 | Colombia vs Ghana | Colombia | Match 96 |
| Match 88 | Australia vs Egypt | Egypt | Match 95 |
2026 World Cup Round of 16 Bracket
The bracket links the 16 Round of 32 winners (matches 73 to 88) into eight last-16 ties (matches 89 to 96), then on to the quarterfinals and the path to the final at MetLife Stadium. It splits into two halves so the sides meet only in the final. The bracket below shows every confirmed result.
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The eight Round of 16 winners now pair off into the quarterfinals from July 9 to 11:
- Match 97 (Boston): France vs Morocco
- Match 98 (Los Angeles): Spain vs Belgium
- Match 99 (Miami): Norway vs England
- Match 100 (Kansas City): Argentina vs Switzerland
How the Round of 16 Works
Every match is single elimination: the winner reaches the quarterfinals, the loser is out. If the score is level after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time follow, and a penalty shootout settles any tie that remains, as Switzerland did against Colombia. Reaching the last 16 took one Round of 32 win, and lifting the trophy from here requires four straight knockout victories.
World Cup Knockout Round Tickets
The 2026 tournament is the most expensive World Cup on record, with FIFA dynamic pricing and service fees. Knockout tickets started near $60 for the Round of 16 and climb into the thousands for premium quarterfinal and final seats at marquee venues such as MetLife Stadium, AT&T Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while single-match hospitality packages run from about $2,500 to roughly $73,000.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 FAQ
Which teams reached the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals?
Eight teams advanced from the Round of 16: France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Switzerland. Each won a single-elimination last-16 tie between July 4 and 7, 2026.
What were the biggest upsets in the Round of 16?
Norway beat five-time champions Brazil 2-1 on an Erling Haaland brace, Morocco thrashed co-hosts Canada 3-0, and Belgium knocked out the USA 4-1. Switzerland also ousted Colombia on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Which Round of 16 matches were played outside the United States?
Two of the eight ties were abroad: Match 92 (Mexico 2-3 England) at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and Match 96 (Switzerland vs Colombia) at BC Place in Vancouver. The other six were staged in US host cities.
What are the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal matchups?
The four quarterfinals (matches 97 to 100) are France vs Morocco in Boston, Spain vs Belgium in Los Angeles, Norway vs England in Miami, and Argentina vs Switzerland in Kansas City, played July 9 to 11.
How can fans watch the knockout rounds?
In the US, Fox and FS1 show English coverage with Telemundo and Universo in Spanish. Canada uses TSN and CTV with RDS in French, while Televisa and TV Azteca carry the matches in Mexico.
What is the difference between the Round of 32 and the Round of 16?
The Round of 32 is the new opening knockout round in the 48-team format, trimming 32 teams to 16. The Round of 16 is the next round, cutting those 16 down to the eight quarterfinalists.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 turned the expanded tournament into pure knockout football, with eight win-or-go-home ties from July 4 to 7 producing shocks like Norway over Brazil and Belgium over the USA.
With all eight results in, France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Switzerland now chase the trophy in the quarterfinals. This guide stays updated as the knockout picture unfolds.
