2026 World Cup Knockouts: Five Round-of-16 Matchups Locked In
Most Round-of-16 matches at the 2026 World Cup are now confirmed. Half of Africa’s ten teams have been eliminated and no Asian country remains. All three North American hosts have advanced. Canada open the knockout stage against Morocco on Saturday, July 4. Later that day, Paraguay face reigning champions France. On Sunday, July 5, Brazil meet Norway. Mexico play England in the early hours of Monday, July 6. Finally, USA take on Belgium on Tuesday, July 7, after edging Senegal in the previous round.
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