The 2026 World Cup is entering its most exciting phase, with the Round of 16 set to deliver high-stakes clashes as the remaining teams battle for a place in the quarter-finals.
After a first knockout round full of surprises and drama notably marked by the eliminations of Germany and the Netherlands the sixteen nations still in contention will face off to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.
This stage features titanic clashes between European and South American powerhouses, such as the highly anticipated Iberian showdown between Portugal and Spain, and the final showdown between Mexico and England.
The full matchups for this final round are as follows:
- Canada – Morocco
- Paraguay – France
- Brazil – Norway
- Mexico – England
- Portugal – Spain
- United States – Belgium
- Argentina – Egypt
- Switzerland – Colombia
