The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 matchups are taking shape, with at least two high-profile fixtures confirmed as of June 26, 2026. Morocco will face the Netherlands, and Brazil will take on Japan in the knockout stage, according to the tournament schedule released by FIFA.
The program continued to unfold on Thursday, with several group-stage results finalizing the bracket. The highly anticipated clash between France and Norway is scheduled for Friday, June 27, and will determine the remaining round of 16 participants.
Sweden, Costa Rica, and other teams are also in contention, pending the outcome of the final group matches. The round of 16 is set to begin on June 29, with matches played across multiple host cities in North America.
