The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has already produced breathtaking drama, stunning upsets and unforgettable moments as the race for football's biggest tournament intensifies.
Thirteen of the sixteen Round of 32 matches have now been completed, with only three fixtures remaining to determine the final places in the Round of 16. Heavyweights including France, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, England, Belgium and co-hosts USA have all safely booked their spots, while Germany and the Netherlands became the biggest casualties after suffering heartbreaking penalty-shootout defeats. Co-hosts Canada also created history by securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout victory, while Paraguay and Morocco emerged as surprise quarter of the bracket contenders. With blockbuster Round of 16 clashes already confirmed, fans are set for another thrilling round of the tournament. Here is the complete list of teams that have qualified for the Round of 16, the nations eliminated from the World Cup, all Round of 32 results and the updated Round of 16 schedule.
Teams Qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Canada
Brazil
Paraguay
Morocco
Norway
France
Mexico
England
Belgium
United States
Spain
Portugal
Switzerland
Still to be decided:
Australia vs Egypt (Winner qualifies)
Argentina vs Cabo Verde (Winner qualifies)
Colombia vs Ghana (Winner qualifies)
Teams Eliminated from Round of 32
South Africa
Japan
Germany
Netherlands
Ivory Coast
Sweden
Ecuador
DR Congo
Senegal
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Austria
Croatia
Algeria
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Results
| Match | Winner (Qualified) | Eliminated | Result |
| Canada vs South Africa | Canada | South Africa | Canada 1-0 South Africa (AET) |
| Brazil vs Japan | Brazil | Japan | Brazil 2-1 Japan |
| Paraguay vs Germany | Paraguay | Germany | 1-1 (Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties) |
| Morocco vs Netherlands | Morocco | Netherlands | 1-1 (Morocco won 3-2 on penalties) |
| Norway vs Ivory Coast | Norway | Ivory Coast | Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast |
| France vs Sweden | France | Sweden | France 3-0 Sweden |
| Mexico vs Ecuador | Mexico | Ecuador | Mexico 2-0 Ecuador |
| England vs DR Congo | England | DR Congo | England 2-1 DR Congo |
| Belgium vs Senegal | Belgium | Senegal | Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET) |
| USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | United States | Bosnia & Herzegovina | USA 2-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| Spain vs Austria | Spain | Austria | Spain 3-0 Austria |
| Portugal vs Croatia | Portugal | Croatia | Portugal 2-1 Croatia |
| Switzerland vs Algeria | Switzerland | Algeria | Switzerland 2-0 Algeria |
Remaining Round of 32 Matches
Australia vs Egypt
Argentina vs Cabo Verde
Colombia vs Ghana
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Schedule (Local Time & IST)
Paraguay vs France
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Local Time: 12:00 PM
IST: 9:30 PM
Canada vs Morocco
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Local Time: 4:00 PM
IST: 1:30 AM (July 5)
Brazil vs Norway
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Local Time: 12:00 PM
IST: 9:30 PM
Mexico vs England
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Local Time: 4:00 PM
IST: 1:30 AM (July 6)
Spain vs Portugal
Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Local Time: 12:00 PM
IST: 9:30 PM
United States vs Belgium
Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Local Time: 4:00 PM
IST: 1:30 AM (July 7)
Switzerland vs Colombia/Ghana Winner
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Local Time: TBC
IST: TBC
Spain vs Australia/Egypt Winner
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Local Time: TBC
IST: TBC
Belgium vs Argentina/Cabo Verde Winner
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Local Time: TBC
IST: TBC