The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to begin with eight exciting Round of 16 matches scheduled between Saturday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 7.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that football fans will witness several blockbuster clashes as the race for a place in the quarter-finals intensifies.
The confirmed Round of 16 fixtures are:
**Saturday, July 4**
* Canada vs Morocco – 1:00 p.m. (Houston)
* Paraguay vs France – 5:00 p.m. (Philadelphia)
**Sunday, July 5**
* Brazil vs Norway – 4:00 p.m. (New York/New Jersey)
* Mexico vs England – 8:00 p.m. (Mexico City)
**Monday, July 6**
* Portugal vs Spain – 3:00 p.m. (Dallas)
* USA vs Belgium – 8:00 p.m. (Seattle)
**Tuesday, July 7**
* Argentina vs Egypt – 12:00 p.m. (Atlanta)
* Switzerland vs Colombia – 4:00 p.m. (Vancouver).
CDA News Nigeria reports that the Round of 16 promises intense competition as the remaining teams battle for places in the last eight of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup. Football supporters across the globe are eagerly anticipating several heavyweight encounters that could shape the race for the 2026 world title.
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