The fixtures list of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 has officially been unveiled after the conclusion of the round of 32.
Co-hosts Canada and Mexico have safely navigated their way through, while traditional titans like France, Brazil, England, and reigning champions Argentina find themselves in the final 16 list of the 2026 World Cup.
Every single encounter from here on out is a direct knockout—do-or-die football where tactical precision and nerves of steel dictate who books a ticket to the quarter-finals.
Below is the complete fixtures list for the Round of 16;
All kick-off details have been converted accurately to West Africa Time (WAT) / Nigerian Time.
2026 World Cup Round of 16: The Complete Fixtures List (WAT)
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Canada vs Morocco
Kick-off Time: 6:00 PM WAT
Venue: Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas
Paraguay vs France
Kick-off Time: 10:00 PM WAT
Venue: Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Brazil vs Norway
Kick-off Time: 9:00 PM WAT
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Monday, July 6, 2026
Mexico vs England
Kick-off Time: 1:00 AM WAT
Venue: Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City
Portugal vs Spain
Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM WAT
Venue: Dallas Stadium, Texas
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
United States vs Belgium
Kick-off Time: 1:00 AM WAT
Venue: Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington
Argentina vs Egypt
Kick-off Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Switzerland vs Colombia
Kick-off Time: 9:00 PM WAT
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
The Key Knockout Storylines to Watch
Heavyweight Clashes Take Center Stage: The Iberian derby between Portugal and Spain promises to be an absolute masterclass in tactical prowess. Concurrently, football fans are salivating over the blockbuster matchup between Mexico and England at the legendary, roaring Estadio Azteca, where the co-hosts have yet to concede a single goal this tournament.
The Haaland vs Brazil Showdown: Norway booked their passage via an 86th-minute Erling Haaland winner against Ivory Coast. Their reward? A spectacular date with a star-studded Brazilian roster that had to rely on a 95th-minute injury-time winner to survive their previous match. Expect plenty of fireworks in East Rutherford.
Underdog Magic: Morocco and Paraguay are the ultimate bracket-busters of this edition. Both nations dragged European giants (the Netherlands and Germany respectively) through grueling extra-time periods before completing historic penalty shootout upsets. They will look to replicate that gritty blueprint against co-hosts Canada and a clinical, star-heavy French team.
Quarterfinal Path
- Winner of Canada vs Morocco faces Winner of Paraguay vs France.
- Winner of Brazil vs Norway faces Winner of Mexico vs England.
- Winner of Portugal vs Spain faces Winner of United States vs Belgium.
- Winner of Argentina vs Egypt faces Winner of Switzerland vs Colombia.
