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FIFA 2026: Clear Round of 16 Pairings and Match Times
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FIFA 2026: Clear Round of 16 Pairings and Match Times

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The FIFA 2026 tournament's Round of 16 begins Saturday with a match between Canada and Morocco.
  • France, considered a favorite, will face Paraguay in the second match of the round.
  • The article lists all Round of 16 pairings and their scheduled times in Lithuania.

The FIFA 2026 tournament is entering its decisive phase with the Round of 16 matchups now set. The knockout stage kicks off on Saturday at 8:00 PM Lithuanian time in Houston, featuring a clash between host nation Canada and Morocco, a semi-finalist in the 2022 World Cup.

Following that, at midnight Lithuanian time in Philadelphia, France, widely regarded as the tournament favorite, will take on Paraguay. France has so far navigated the competition with apparent ease and impressive scoring.

The full schedule for the Round of 16 matches is as follows:

Canada vs. Morocco (Saturday, 8:00 PM) France vs. Paraguay (Saturday, 12:00 AM) Brazil vs. Norway (Sunday, 11:00 PM) Mexico vs. England (Monday, 3:00 AM) Portugal vs. Spain (Monday, 10:00 PM) USA vs. Belgium (Tuesday, 3:00 AM) Argentina vs. Egypt (Tuesday, 7:00 PM) Switzerland vs. Colombia (Tuesday, 11:00 PM)

These matches will determine which teams advance further in the quest for the FIFA 2026 title.

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