The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 runs from Friday July 4 to Tuesday July 7, with two matches per day across four consecutive days. All eight fixtures are now confirmed.
Here is the complete schedule with every kick-off time, date and venue.
FRIDAY JULY 4
Canada vs Morocco | 18:00 GMT | 19:00 WAT
Canada’s historic run continues as they face Morocco, who knocked out the Netherlands on penalties in one of the great Round of 32 moments.
Paraguay vs France | 22:00 GMT | 23:00 WAT
The tournament’s most in-form attacking side against the team that eliminated Germany. France are heavy favourites but Paraguay have already made history.
SUNDAY JULY 5
Brazil vs Norway | 21:00 GMT | 22:00 WAT
The match of the Round of 16 by popular consensus. Vinicius Junior vs Erling Haaland. The Golden Boot race in one fixture.
MONDAY JULY 6
Mexico vs England | 01:00 GMT | 02:00 WAT
The Azteca hosts its most anticipated World Cup knockout match in years. Mexico in perfect defensive form; England looking to prove themselves at the highest level.
Portugal vs Spain | 20:00 GMT | 21:00 WAT
The Iberian derby. The tie of the tournament. Ronaldo vs Yamal. Do not miss this one.
TUESDAY JULY 7
USA vs Belgium | 01:00 GMT | 02:00 WAT
The co-hosts face one of the tournament’s most underrated sides. A genuine 50-50 on paper and one of the harder Round of 16 fixtures to predict.
Argentina vs Egypt | 17:00 GMT | 18:00 WAT
Argentina, battered and bruised after their extra-time survival against Cape Verde, must now recover and refocus for Egypt.
Messi scored the opener against Cape Verde and will be looking to extend his Golden Boot lead further.
Switzerland vs Colombia | 21:00 GMT | 22:00 WAT
Colombia reached the last 16 for the third time in their last three World Cup appearances with Jhon Arias’s 14th-minute winner against Ghana.
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0. The winner advances to a potential quarter-final against either Argentina or Egypt.
FAQs
When does the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 start?
The Round of 16 begins on Friday July 4 with Canada vs Morocco at 18:00 GMT / 19:00 WAT.
When does the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 end?
The final Round of 16 match is Switzerland vs Colombia on Tuesday July 7 at 21:00 GMT / 22:00 WAT in Vancouver.
What are all the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 fixtures?
The eight fixtures are: Canada vs Morocco, Paraguay vs France, Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England, Portugal vs Spain, USA vs Belgium, Argentina vs Egypt and Switzerland vs Colombia.
What time are the Round of 16 matches in WAT?
Canada vs Morocco 19:00 WAT (Jul 4), Paraguay vs France 23:00 WAT (Jul 4), Brazil vs Norway 22:00 WAT (Jul 5), Mexico vs England 02:00 WAT (Jul 6), Portugal vs Spain 21:00 WAT (Jul 6), USA vs Belgium 02:00 WAT (Jul 7), Argentina vs Egypt 18:00 WAT (Jul 7), Switzerland vs Colombia 22:00 WAT (Jul 7).
