FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Round of 16 Schedule, Teams and IST Match Timings

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached an exhilarating point, with the Round of 16 lineup officially set. The first knockout round was filled with nail-biting finishes, intense penalty shootouts, and some unexpected exits, paving the way for some thrilling matchups in the next stage.

Defending champions Argentina faced a significant scare, while Morocco and Paraguay made headlines by eliminating some of Europe’s top teams. The tournament has already served up plenty of drama, and now, with the Round of 16 fixtures confirmed, we’re in for another electrifying chapter as the remaining 16 teams vie for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Unfortunately, the knockout journey has come to an end for several strong contenders, including Germany, the Netherlands, and Croatia. On the brighter side, co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States are still in the hunt for the title. African teams like Morocco and Egypt are also holding their ground, and we still have superstars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland in the mix.

Which teams have qualified for the Round of 16?

The final 16 teams include Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, Norway, France, Mexico, England, Belgium, the United States, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Egypt, Argentina, and Colombia. Morocco and Paraguay pulled off the biggest upsets by knocking out the Netherlands and Germany in nail-biting penalty shootouts.

Norway is making waves in its debut tournament, having taken down Ivory Coast, while all three co-hosts - Canada, Mexico, and the United States, have made it through to the next round. Among the standout players still in the mix are Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, and Erling Haaland, setting the stage for some thrilling matchups in the knockout phase.

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Match Schedule