Who is in World Cup round of 16? Updated bracket, schedule and results

The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 is set!

The early knockout matches highlighted just how unpredictable these do-or-die games can be, showing that no team holds a clear advantage once the elimination rounds begin.

After Egypt defeated Australia on penalty kicks on Friday, July 3, the final two spots were clinched when Argentina defeated Cape Verde in an instant classic, then Colombia saw off Ghana in the day's final game.

Here's a look at who's advanced to the round of 16:

Teams that have booked their place in the round of 16:

• Canada
• Brazil
• Paraguay
• Morocco
• Norway
• France
• Mexico
• England
• Belgium
• United States
• Spain
• Portugal
• Switzerland
• Egypt
• Argentina
• Colombia

World Cup round of 16 schedule

All times Eastern and fixtures according to fifa.com:

Saturday, July 4:

• Canada vs. Morocco, 1 p.m. at NRG Stadium in Houston
• Paraguay vs. France, 5 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia

Sunday, July 5:

• Brazil vs. Norway, 4 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
• Mexico vs. England, 8 p.m. at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City

Monday, July 6:

• Portugal vs. Spain, 3 p.m. at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
• United States vs. Belgium, 8 p.m. at Lumen Field in Seattle

Tuesday, July 7:

• Argentina vs. Egypt, noon, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
• Switzerland vs. Colombia, 4 p.m. at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada

Thursday, July 9:

• Winner match 89 vs. Winner match 90, 4 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts

Friday, July 10:

• Winner match 93 vs. Winner match 94, 3 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California

When does the round of 16 begin?

The round of 16 starts on Saturday, July 4, with two matches. The first game will have Paraguay facing France. The second game will feature Canada against Morocco.

World Cup round of 32 matchups

Below is a look at the round of 32 schedule for the 2026 World Cup:

June 28

• Canada 1, South Africa 0

June 29

• Brazil 2, Japan 1
• Germany 1, Paraguay 1 – Paraguay wins 4-3 on penalties
• Netherlands 1, Morocco 1 – Morocco wins 3-2 on penalties

June 30

• Norway 2, Ivory Coast 1
• France 3, Sweden 0
• Mexico 2, Ecuador 0

July 1

• England 2, DR Congo 1
• Belgium 3, Senegal 2
• United States 2, Bosnia and Herzegovina 0

July 2

• Spain 3, Austria 0
• Portugal 2, Croatia 1
• Switzerland 2, Algeria 0

July 3

• Australia 1, Egypt 1 – Egypt wins 4-2 on penalties
• Argentina 3, Cape Verde 2 (AET)
• Colombia 1, Ghana 0