The 2026 World Cup has officially entered the last 16 stage, with matches set to take place starting July 4 in the USA. Fans eagerly await to see which teams will advance to the quarter-finals, particularly focusing on England and their potential opponents. The knockout stage promises thrilling encounters as teams vie for a spot in the final on July 19.
Last 16 Match Schedule
The knockout stage will kick off with the following fixtures:
- Saturday, July 4: Canada vs Morocco (0-3) - Houston, USA
- Saturday, July 4: Paraguay vs France (0-1) - Philadelphia, USA
- Sunday, July 5: Brazil vs Norway, kick-off 9pm - New Jersey, USA
- Monday, July 6: Mexico vs England, kick-off 1am - Mexico City, Mexico
- Monday, July 6: Portugal vs Spain, kick-off 8pm - Arlington, USA
- Tuesday, July 7: USA vs Belgium, kick-off 1am - Seattle, USA
- Tuesday, July 7: Argentina vs Egypt, kick-off 5pm - Atlanta, USA
- Tuesday, July 7: Switzerland vs Colombia, kick-off 9pm - Vancouver, Canada
Quarter-Final Prospects
As teams advance, the quarter-final matchups are shaping up to be exciting. The fixtures are as follows:
