World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Schedule: Dates, Times & Match Numbers
The World Cup 2026 Round of 16 is the first knockout round — 16 matches (FIFA M73–M88) between 28 June and 3 July 2026. Thirty-two teams advanced from 12 groups; every match must produce a winner.
Quick links → Full calendar · Knockout bracket · Latest results
Round of 16 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matches | 16 (M73–M88) |
| Dates | 28 June – 3 July 2026 |
| Teams | 32 → 16 |
| Format | Single elimination |
| Next round | Round of 8 (M89–M96) |
Complete Round of 16 Schedule
| Match | Date | Kickoff (local) | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 28 Jun | 12:00 | South Africa vs Canada | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| 76 | 29 Jun | 12:00 | Brazil vs Japan | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 74 | 29 Jun | 16:30 | Germany vs Paraguay | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| 75 | 29 Jun | 19:00 | Netherlands vs Morocco | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| 78 | 30 Jun | 12:00 | Ivory Coast vs Norway | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 77 | 30 Jun | 17:00 | France vs Sweden | MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ |
| 79 | 30 Jun | 19:00 | Mexico vs Ecuador | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| 80 | 1 Jul | 12:00 | England vs DR Congo | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 82 | 1 Jul | 13:00 | Belgium vs Senegal | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 81 | 1 Jul | 17:00 | USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Levi's Stadium, San Francisco |
| 84 | 2 Jul | 12:00 | Spain vs Austria | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| 83 | 2 Jul | 19:00 | Portugal vs Croatia | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 85 | 2 Jul | 20:00 | Switzerland vs Algeria | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 88 | 3 Jul | 13:00 | Australia vs Egypt | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 86 | 3 Jul | 18:00 | Argentina vs Cape Verde | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 87 | 3 Jul | 20:30 | Colombia vs Ghana | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Result So Far
| Match | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Canada 1–0 South Africa | Match report |
Canada advanced on 28 June — Stephen Eustaquio scored in stoppage time. The co-hosts face the winner of M75 (Netherlands vs Morocco) in M90 on 4 July.
What Happens Next
Winners progress to the Round of 8 (M89–M96, 4–7 July), then Quarter-finals (M97–M100), Semi-finals (M101–M102) and the Final (M104, 19 July at MetLife Stadium).
See the full knockout schedule and routes to the final.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 start?
28 June 2026 — Match 73 (South Africa vs Canada) at SoFi Stadium opened the knockout stage.
How many Round of 16 matches are there in 2026?
16 matches (M73–M88), the largest first knockout round in World Cup history.
Where can I see the live bracket?
The World Cup 2026 calendar shows the full knockout bracket with FIFA match numbers and dates.
Do Round of 16 matches go to extra time?
Yes. Tied matches after 90 minutes go to two 15-minute extra-time periods, then penalties if still level.