New Delhi: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end with all 16 teams confirmed to be in the last 16 after dramatic eliminations of heavyweights like Germany and Netherlands. Defending champions Argentina survived a draw against Cape Verde, while Colombia booked a spot in the final with a narrow victory over Ghana.
Which teams have advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup?
The 16 teams that have qualified for the knockout rounds are:
- Canada
- Morocco
- Paraguay
- France
- Brazil
- Norway
- Mexico
- England
- Portugal
- Spain
- USA
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Colombia
- Argentina
- Egypt
fifa world cup Round of 16 schedule
There are several exciting clashes in the last 16, including England taking on hosts Mexico and an all-Iberian clash between Portugal and Spain.
Final 16 schedule completed (dates and times in IST)
Schedule date and time (IST)
- Canada vs Morocco July 4, 10:30 pm
- Paraguay vs France July 5 2:30 AM
Brazil vs Norway July 6, 1:30 a.m.Mexico vs England July 6, 5:30 amPortugal vs Spain July 7, 12:30- USA vs Belgium July 7 5:30 AM
Argentina vs Egypt July 7, 9:30 pm- Switzerland vs Colombia July 8 1:30 AM
Big knockout match worth watching
- Mexico vs England: Hosts Mexico take on Harry Kane’s England in one of the most anticipated games in the Round of 16.
- Portugal vs Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will take on Spain in an Iberian heavyweight showdown with major implications for the quarter-finals.
- Brazil vs. Norway: Brazil’s attacking stars will face off against Norway, led by Erling Haaland.
- Argentina vs. Egypt: Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina begin their title defense against a tenacious Egypt side.
How the FIFA World Cup knockout stages work
The format of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams. After the group stage, 32 teams entered the first knockout round, with the winner advancing to the top 16. From this stage onwards, the competition adopts a direct knockout format – round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals. If a game is tied after 90 minutes, it goes into overtime and, if necessary, a penalty shootout to decide the winner.
