Forty-eight entered. Sixteen remain. The 2026 World Cup opened its knockout stage in style, and made the beautiful game live up to its billing. While many issues persist beyond the pitch, the sport itself has been must-see stuff.
Brazil, Canada, England and Portugal each advanced with last-gasp heroics. Morocco and Paraguay pulled off upsets with especially bonkers penalty shootouts. Egypt won in penalties as well to join Mexico and Norway in newfound revelry.
And Argentina … what on earth was that match against Cape Verde?! From wall to wall, the round of 32 became a long, theatrical rush.
The tournament is flush with a new set of interesting pairs. Spain and Portugal renew their historic rivalry, with Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo in contrasting lights. The resilient Paraguayans take on red-hot Kylian Mbappé and juggernaut France. Erling Haaland leads the “Viking Row” against decorated Brazil.
Harry Kane’s Three Lions head into Estadio Azteca, where the hosts are at a fever pitch. And the USMNT takes on Belgium without Folarin Balogun, whose red card is still drawing debate around the world.
This round of 16 also puts Fox’s main studio team on the road. “Big Zlatan Kickoff” is coming, so prepare accordingly. Here’s the updated schedule for the next eight knockout matchups. Winners book a spot in the quarterfinals, which take place July 9-11.
U.S. viewers can watch every game of the 2026 World Cup on Fubo in English (stream free now) and Spanish (try for free).
Secrets of World Cup stadium playlists
The round of 16 schedule
All times are ET.
Saturday, July 4
- Canada vs. Morocco — 1 p.m. on Fox and Telemundo (Houston)
- Paraguay vs. France — 5 p.m. on Fox and Telemundo (Philadelphia)
Sunday, July 5
- Brazil vs. Norway — 4 p.m. on Fox and Telemundo (New York/New Jersey)
- Mexico vs. England — 8 p.m. on Fox and Telemundo (Mexico City)
Monday, July 6
- Portugal vs. Spain — 3 p.m. on Fox and Telemundo (Dallas)
- United States vs. Belgium — 8 p.m. on Fox and Telemundo (Seattle)
Tuesday, July 7
- Argentina vs. Egypt — noon on Fox and Telemundo (Atlanta)
- Switzerland vs. Colombia — 4 p.m. on Fox and Telemundo (Vancouver)
Most all-time men’s World Cup championships
1. Brazil, 5 — 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
2. Germany, 4 — 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014
2. Italy, 4 — 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006
4. Argentina, 3 — 1978, 1986, 2022
5. France, 2 — 1998, 2018
5. Uruguay, 2 — 1930, 1950
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