The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking shape as teams from around the world continue their quest for football’s biggest prize across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
With the Round of 32 nearing its conclusion, ten nations have already secured their places in the Round of 16, while several heavyweight teams are still battling for the remaining spots.
The Round of 16 will take place from July 4 to July 7, with the winners advancing to the quarter-finals and moving one step closer to lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Teams Qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
The following nations have officially booked their places in the next round:
- Canada
- Brazil
- Paraguay
- Morocco
- Norway
- France
- Mexico
- England
- Belgium
- United States
More teams will join the knockout bracket following the conclusion of the remaining Round of 32 fixtures.
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Confirmed Round of 16 Matchups
The following fixtures have already been confirmed:
- Brazil vs Norway
- Canada vs Morocco
- Paraguay vs France
- Mexico vs England
- Belgium vs United States
The remaining Round of 16 fixtures will be finalized after the last six Round of 32 matches are completed.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Results
Sunday, June 28
- South Africa 0-1 Canada
- Goalscorer: Stephen Eustáquio (90+2′)
- South Africa 0-1 Canada
Monday, June 29
- Brazil 2-1 Japan
- Goalscorers: Casemiro (56′), Gabriel Martinelli (90+5′); Sano Kaishū (29′)
- Brazil 2-1 Japan
- Germany 1-1 Paraguay (AET)
- Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties.
- Goalscorers: Kai Havertz (54′); Julio Enciso (42′)
- Germany 1-1 Paraguay (AET)
- Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (AET)
- Morocco won 3-2 on penalties.
- Goalscorers: Cody Gakpo (72′); Issa Diop (90+1′)
- Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (AET)
Tuesday, June 30
- Côte d’Ivoire 1-2 Norway
- Goalscorers: Amad Diallo (74′); Antonio Nusa (39′), Erling Haaland (86′)
- Côte d’Ivoire 1-2 Norway
- France 3-0 Sweden
- Goalscorers: Kylian Mbappé (45′, 74′), Bradley Barcola (53′)
- France 3-0 Sweden
- Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
- Goalscorers: Julián Quiñones (22′), Raúl Jiménez (31′)
- Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Wednesday, July 1
- England 2-1 DR Congo
- Goalscorers: Harry Kane (75′, 86′); Brian Cipenga (7′)
- England 2-1 DR Congo
- Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET)
- Goalscorers: Romelu Lukaku (86′), Youri Tielemans (89′, 120+5′ pen); Habib Diarra (25′), Ismaïla Sarr (51′)
- Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET)
- United States 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Goalscorers: Folarin Balogun (45′), Malik Tillman (82′)
- United States 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Remaining Round of 32 Fixtures
Thursday, July 2
- Spain vs Austria
- Portugal vs Croatia
- Switzerland vs Algeria
Friday, July 3
- Australia vs Egypt
- Argentina vs Cabo Verde
- Colombia vs Ghana
The winners of these matches will complete the Round of 16 bracket and determine the final knockout pathways.
Race for the Quarter-Finals Intensifies
Several football powerhouses remain in contention, including Spain, Portugal and Argentina, with fans eagerly awaiting the final Round of 16 lineup.
Defending champions and former winners are expected to face increasingly difficult challenges as the tournament enters its decisive stage, with every match now carrying the possibility of elimination.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already delivered dramatic late winners, penalty shootouts and several surprise results, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting second round of the knockout phase.
