World Cup Round of 16 Pairs Known, Match Schedule Released
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Round of 16 matches for the 2026 World Cup have been set, with the knockout stage beginning on July 4.
- The schedule includes matches featuring Canada, Morocco, Paraguay, France, Brazil, Norway, Mexico, England, Portugal, Spain, USA, Belgium, Argentina, Egypt, Switzerland, and Colombia.
- The tournament will conclude with the final on July 19 in New York.
The 2026 World Cup has reached the Round of 16, with the knockout stage set to commence on July 4. Sixteen teams remain in contention for the coveted title, and the matchups for this crucial phase have been officially announced.
The tournament's schedule outlines a series of high-stakes games. The Round of 16 kicks off on Saturday, July 4, with Canada facing Morocco in Houston. Other matchups include Paraguay against France, Brazil versus Norway, Mexico playing England, Portugal taking on Spain, the USA meeting Belgium, Argentina facing Egypt, and Switzerland competing against Colombia.
Following the Round of 16, the quarterfinals are scheduled to begin on July 9. The semifinals will take place on July 14 and 15, leading up to the third-place playoff on July 18. The grand finale, determining the 2026 World Cup champion, will be held on Sunday, July 19, in New York.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.