Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Spain, Portugal Among Heavyweights Chasing Quarterfinal Places
The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its knockout phase today as the Round of 16 gets underway, with 16 nations battling for a place in the quarterfinals after the conclusion of the Round of 32.
Traditional football powerhouses including Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Spain and Portugal remain in contention, while surprise packages Morocco, Norway, Paraguay, Colombia and others continue their impressive campaigns.
Round of 16 Fixtures:
Saturday, July 4
- Canada vs Morocco
- Paraguay vs France
Sunday, July 5
- Brazil vs Norway
- Mexico vs England
Monday, July 6
- Portugal vs Spain
- United States vs Belgium
Tuesday, July 7
- Argentina vs Egypt
- Switzerland vs Colombia
The winners will progress to the quarterfinals as the race to become 2026 FIFA World Cup champions intensifies. Football legends and rising stars are expected to headline what promises to be one of the most exciting knockout stages in World Cup history.
