The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has reached the knockout stage. The Round of 16 matchups have been confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage on June 26, 2026. Among the most anticipated fixtures is France facing Sweden, Brazil taking on Japan, and Belgium meeting Senegal.
France, the 2018 champions, topped Group D with seven points, while Sweden advanced as runners-up in Group E. Brazil, five-time world champions, secured first place in Group G with a perfect record, and Japan finished second in Group H. Belgium, ranked third in the world, won Group F, and Senegal progressed as the second-placed team from Group A.
The knockout bracket also includes other high-profile matches: Argentina vs Australia, England vs Ecuador, and Portugal vs Morocco. The tournament, expanded to 48 teams for the first time, has seen several upsets, including the elimination of Germany in the group stage.
All Round of 16 matches will be played between June 29 and July 2, 2026, across venues in the three host nations. The final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
For the full bracket and schedule, fans can visit the official FIFA website or follow updates from major sports news outlets.
