The Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded and finalized the 16 teams ready to battle for a place in the quarterfinals.
High-stakes drama defined the knockout opener as powerhouse nations like Germany, Croatia and the Netherlands were eliminated, while underdogs surged forward.
Standout matches from the previous round included Paraguay stunning Germany 4-3 on penalties and Morocco edging out the Netherlands in another tense shootout. Belgium survived a 3-2 thriller against Senegal thanks to a 124th-minute overtime penalty. Meanwhile, France comfortably thrashed Sweden 3-0 behind a Kylian Mbappe brace and Erling Haaland propelled Norway past Ivory Coast.
The Round of 16 actions kick off tonight, Saturday, July 4. Round of 16 Match Schedule (BST)
Canada vs. Morocco: Saturday, July 4 at 11:00 PM BST (Houston Stadium)
Paraguay vs. France: Sunday, July 5 at 3:00 AM BST (Philadelphia Stadium)
Brazil vs. Norway: Monday, July 6 at 2:00 AM BST (New York/New Jersey Stadium)
Mexico vs. England: Monday, July 6 at 6:00 AM BST (Mexico City Stadium)
Portugal vs. Spain: Tuesday, July 7 at 1:00 AM BST (Dallas Stadium)
USA vs. Belgium: Tuesday, July 7 at 6:00 AM BST (Seattle Stadium)
Argentina vs. Egypt: Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00 PM BST (Atlanta Stadium)
Switzerland vs. Colombia: Wednesday, July 8 at 2:00 AM BST (BC Place Vancouver)
