WORLD CUP LAST-16 PAIRINGS SET AFTER ROUND OF 32 CLASHES

Agency Report
The Round of 16 fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been finalized following the completion of the Round of 32 matches.
Argentina advanced to the knockout stage after a hard-fought 3-2 win over Cape Verde, while Colombia secured their place in the last 16 with a narrow 1-0 victory against Ghana.
Argentina will now take on Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, while Colombia are set to face Switzerland in another Round of 16 clash.
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Co-hosts Canada will open the knockout round against Morocco on Saturday, July 4. Other ties will see Paraguay battle France, Brazil face Norway, Mexico take on England, Portugal meet Spain, and the United States square off against Belgium.
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Fixtures
Saturday, July 4
- Canada vs Morocco — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Paraguay vs France — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Sunday, July 5
- Brazil vs Norway — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Mexico vs England — NRG Stadium, Houston
Monday, July 6
- Portugal vs Spain — AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- United States vs Belgium — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Tuesday, July 7
- Argentina vs Egypt — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
- Colombia vs Switzerland — Lumen Field, Seattle
