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The 32 sides that advanced from the group stage of the 2026 World Cup will soon be whittled down to 16.
With the round of 32 now well underway, the pressure is at its peak for every match, as each nation could be just 90 minutes away from having their World Cup dreams cut short. There have already been some major upsets, with Germany's elimination at the hands of Paraguay standing out as a particularly stunning result.
The knockout stage bracket has already been drawn up, meaning teams are aware of the potential opponents that could await them in the later rounds.
Here are all the confirmed fixtures in the upcoming round of 16 so far.
Confirmed Round of 16 Matches at the 2026 World Cup
Canada vs. Morocco
Canada became the first team to secure their spot in the round of 16, claiming their first-ever World Cup knockout victory courtesy of a stoppage-time goal from Stephen Eustáquio that sent South Africa packing.
Their prize is a challenging encounter against Morocco. The African powerhouses had their own stoppage-time equalizer against the Netherlands before taking the match to a penalty shootout, where Morocco came out on top.
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All Potential Round of 16 Fixtures
When Does the Round of 16 Begin?
The opening match of the World Cup round of 16 is set for July 4. Two games will be played each day through to the final round of matches on July 7.
July 8 offers a rare rest day for all at the World Cup, giving the teams that have advanced sufficient time to recuperate before the quarterfinals kick off on July 9.
2026 World Cup Knockout Schedule
Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
Round of 16 | July 4–7 |
Quarterfinals | July 9–11 |
Semifinals | July 14–15 |
Final | July 19 |
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