2026 World Cup Round of 16: Full Fixtures and Kickoff Times
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At a glance
- The Round of 16 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set, with 16 teams advancing to compete for a quarter-final spot.
- Matches will take place from July 4-7 local time across the United States, broadcast in Indonesia from July 5-8.
- Key matchups include Canada vs. Morocco, France vs. Paraguay, Brazil vs. Norway, England vs. Mexico, Portugal vs. Spain, USA vs. Belgium, Argentina vs. Egypt, and Switzerland vs. Colombia.
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up as the Round of 16 fixtures are confirmed. Sixteen teams have battled their way through the group stages and the Round of 32, and now they prepare to vie for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals.
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The intense matches are scheduled to unfold from Saturday, July 4, to Tuesday, July 7, local time. Games will be played across various U.S. time zones, including Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Central Daylight Time (CDT), and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). For viewers in Indonesia, the broadcast will begin on Sunday, July 5, and conclude on Wednesday, July 8.
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Eight thrilling encounters are on the cards, with two matches scheduled each day. The action kicks off with Canada facing Morocco in Miami Gardens, Florida. Later that Saturday, France will go head-to-head with Paraguay in Philadelphia. Sunday brings a clash between Brazil and Norway, followed by England taking on Mexico. A highly anticipated European derby will see Portugal face Spain on Monday, with the United States also playing Belgium the same day. The Round of 16 concludes on Tuesday with Argentina meeting Egypt, and Switzerland challenging Colombia.
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Colombia secured the final spot in this round after a narrow 1-0 victory over Ghana on Friday, July 3, thanks to a 14th-minute goal from Jhon Arias. The win sends Colombia into the next phase of the tournament, while Ghana exits.
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