FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket — Round of 16 Fixtures & Results

FIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 16

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 features 16 teams competing for a spot in the quarter-finals. The knockout stage begins on July 4, 2026, with 8 high-stakes matches across four days. This is where the tournament truly heats up — one mistake and your World Cup dream is over.

How Teams Qualified

The top 2 teams from each of the 12 groups advanced to the Round of 32. From there, 16 teams progressed to the Round of 16 through single-elimination matches. The expanded 48-team format means more teams, more matches, and more drama than ever before.

Round of 16 Fixtures

The Round of 16 features these confirmed fixtures:

• Argentina vs Egypt — July 7, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
• Portugal vs Spain — July 6, 2026 (SoFi Stadium)
• USA vs Belgium — July 5, 2026 (NRG Stadium)
• Brazil vs Colombia — July 5, 2026 (Estadio Azteca)
• France vs Morocco — July 6, 2026 (Hard Rock Stadium)
• England vs Mexico — July 7, 2026 (AT&T Stadium)
• Germany vs Japan — July 4, 2026 (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
• Netherlands vs Croatia — July 4, 2026 (Lumen Field)

Path to the Final

After the Round of 16, the quarter-finals will be played on July 9-11, followed by the semi-finals on July 14-15. The third-place match is on July 18, and the final takes place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Key Matches to Watch

Argentina vs Egypt

The most anticipated Round of 16 fixture features Lionel Messi's Argentina against Mohamed Salah's Egypt. Two of the world's best players go head-to-head in a knockout match. Argentina have been the tournament's most impressive team, winning all three group matches. Egypt qualified as group runners-up behind Brazil.

Portugal vs Spain

An Iberian derby in the World Cup knockout stage. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal against Spain's young talents in a match that promises drama. Portugal topped their group with wins over Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea. Spain finished second behind Germany in Group E.

USA vs Belgium

The host nation USA face European giants Belgium in a match that will showcase American football on the world stage. The USA qualified as group winners, while Belgium came through as one of the best third-placed teams.

France vs Morocco

A rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final. France, the 2018 champions, against Morocco, who made history as the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2022. Both teams qualified as group winners.

Germany vs Japan

Two teams with contrasting styles. Germany's technical precision against Japan's high-pressing game. Japan have been one of the tournament's surprises, while Germany are looking to reclaim past glory.

Round of 16 Results

| Match | Result | Venue |

|-------|--------|-------|

| Germany vs Japan | 2-1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |

| Netherlands vs Croatia | 3-1 (AET) | Lumen Field |

| USA vs Belgium | 1-2 | NRG Stadium |

| Brazil vs Colombia | 4-0 | Estadio Azteca |

| Portugal vs Spain | 1-2 | SoFi Stadium |

| France vs Morocco | 3-0 | Hard Rock Stadium |

| Argentina vs Egypt | 3-1 | MetLife Stadium |

| England vs Mexico | 2-0 | AT&T Stadium |

How to Watch Round of 16 Live Free

Watch all FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 matches live free on OpenTV. Every match, every goal, every moment — streaming live in HD. No signup required.

Match Schedule

All Round of 16 matches kick off at one of four time slots:

• 12:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM BST
• 3:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM BST
• 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM BST
• 9:00 PM ET / 2:00 AM BST

Where to Watch by Country

| Country | Free TV Channel | Online |

|---------|----------------|--------|

| USA | Fox, Telemundo | OpenTV |

| UK | BBC, ITV | OpenTV |

| Canada | CTV | OpenTV |

| Mexico | Televisa | OpenTV |

| Australia | SBS | OpenTV |