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FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Schedule: The knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are off to a spectacular start with a set of pulsating matches that will take the excitement to the final whistle.
On Wednesday, Belgium staged a sensational comeback to win 3-2 against Senegal after trailing until the 86th minute. Two goals from Romelu Lukaku and captain Youri Tielemans in the next three minutes erased Senegal’s lead. Tielemans then produced a stunning moment from the penalty spot at 124:44 minutes into the last possible minute of extra time. The goal is the latest record strike in FIFA World Cup history, breaking Senegal’s hearts. The Red Devils will next face co-hosts USA in the last 16.
Earlier, heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands crashed out of the knockout stages after losing to Paraguay and Morocco in penalty shootouts.
Which teams have qualified for the round of 16?
As of 2 July 2026, 10 of the 16 teams have been confirmed for the Round of 16, with co-hosts Canada, Morocco, Paraguay, France, Brazil, Norway, Mexico, England, the United States and Belgium.
World Cup 2026 Round 16 Match Schedule
| Match no | Date | Round of 16 | Time (IST) | place |
| 89 | July 4th | Canada vs Morocco | 10:30 p.m | Houston |
| 90 | July 5 | Paraguay vs France | 2:30 AM | Philadelphia |
| 91 | July 6 | Brazil vs Norway | 1:30 AM | East Rutherford |
| 92 | July 6 | Mexico v England | 5:30 AM | Mexico City |
| 93 | July 7 | Portugal/Croatia v Spain/Austria* | 12:30 AM | Arlington |
| 94 | July 7 | United States vs Belgium | 5:30 AM | Seattle |
| 95 | July 7 | Argentina/Cape Verde vs Australia/Egypt | 9:30 p.m | Atlanta |
| 96 | July 8 | Switzerland/Algeria vs Colombia/Ghana | 1:30 AM | Vancouver |
When are FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals?
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The quarterfinals will be played from July 10 to July 12 in Foxborough, Inglewood, Miami Gardens and Kansas City.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Round 32 Results
- South Africa 0-1 Canada
- Brazil 2-1 Japan
- Germany 1-1 (3-4 p) Paraguay
- Netherlands 1-1 (2-3 p) Morocco
- Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
- France 3-0 Sweden
- Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
- England 2-1 Congo Dr
- Belgium 3-2 Senegal
- United States 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Spain vs Austria
- Portugal vs Croatia
- Switzerland vs Algeria
- Australia vs Egypt
- Argentina vs Cape Verde
- Colombia vs Ghana
– Updated on July 2, 2026