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2026 World Cup Round of 16 matchups begin to take shape

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Five matchups for the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup have been finalized, with more to be determined by upcoming matches.
  • The knockout stage begins July 4, featuring games like Canada vs. Morocco and Brazil vs. Norway.
  • Three remaining spots in the Round of 16 depend on the outcomes of several Round of 32 matches, including those involving Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Colombia.

The 2026 World Cup is entering its decisive stages, with five Round of 16 fixtures now confirmed. The tournament's knockout phase is set to commence on Saturday, July 4, featuring a slate of exciting matchups.

Confirmed pairings include Canada against Morocco, Paraguay facing France, Brazil taking on Norway, Mexico meeting England, and the United States playing Belgium. These games will unfold across various host cities, beginning with Canada and Morocco in Houston.

However, three spots in the Round of 16 remain undecided, contingent on the results of several Round of 32 matches. These include the outcomes of games involving Spain versus Austria, Portugal versus Croatia, Argentina versus Cape Verde, and Australia versus Egypt.

The final two undecided pairings will emerge from the matches between Switzerland and Algeria, and Colombia and Ghana. The winners of these respective ties will then face each other to complete the tournament bracket.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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