The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin as the full Round of 16 fixtures and match timetable have been released, with 16 teams remaining in the race for the title.
The opening matches on Saturday will see Canada face Morocco before France takes on Paraguay in another highly anticipated encounter.
Sunday’s fixtures feature five-time champions Brazil against Norway, while England will battle Mexico in one of the biggest ties of the round.
Action continues on Monday with Portugal facing Spain in a highly anticipated Iberian derby, while hosts the United States will meet Belgium later the same day.
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The final Round of 16 fixtures are scheduled for Tuesday, with Argentina taking on Egypt after both sides secured victories in the previous round. Switzerland will also face Colombia for a place in the quarter-finals.
The winners of each Round of 16 match will progress to the quarter-finals as the battle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy intensifies. With former champions and emerging nations still in contention, fans can expect fierce competition and high-quality football throughout the knockout stage.
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