World Cup 2026: Which Round of 16 matches are confirmed so far?

The 2026 World Cup is on the cusp of finalizing its Round of 16 matchups, with just the play-off matches left to be decided. The expanded tournament, featuring 48 teams, has already seen 28 nations eliminated, a list that includes significant contenders such as Germany, Uruguay, the Netherlands, and Croatia.

As of now, a number of teams have successfully advanced to the Round of 16. These include Brazil, Paraguay, Canada, Morocco, Norway, France, Mexico, England, Belgium, the United States, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland. The tournament is progressing through its stages, with specific fixtures for the upcoming round already scheduled.

Confirmed Round of 16 matches include Paraguay vs. France on July 4 in Philadelphia, and Canada vs. Morocco on the same day in Houston. Brazil will face Norway in New Jersey on July 5, while Mexico plays England in Mexico City on July 5. Portugal and Spain are set to compete in Dallas on July 6, with the United States facing Belgium in Seattle on the same date.

Two additional Round of 16 spots will be filled by the winners of specific play-off matches. One slot will be contested between the winners of Egypt vs. Australia and Argentina vs. Cape Verde. Another spot will be determined by the match between Switzerland and the winner of the Colombia vs. Ghana game.