2026 World Cup Round of 16 to begin with Canada vs. Morocco
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Round of 16 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on July 4, 2026, in the United States, featuring Canada against Morocco at 1:00 p.m. in Houston. Following that match, France will face Paraguay at 5:00 p.m. on the same day. This round features the remaining 16 teams competing to advance to the quarterfinals. The tournament will see a mix of established powerhouses and teams aiming for a surprise run.
- •Canada plays Morocco at Houston Stadium today
- •France to meet Paraguay later in the day
- •Round of 16 features 16 teams total
- •Quarterfinals set to begin after this round
- •Noteworthy matches include Mexico vs. England on July 5
- 3:03 PMESPN — World Cup 2026 Power Rankings before round of 16: Who's No. 1?
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup Round of 16: Full schedule and scores
"In the blink of an eye, we're down to the final 16 nations left competing for the 2026 World Cup. What do our writers and experts think the field looks like from worst to best of the teams remaining?
"Here is the full schedule for the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 4, 2026, 3:03 PMWorld Cup 2026 Power Rankings before round of 16: Who's No. 1?
In the blink of an eye, we're down to the final 16 nations left competing for the 2026 World Cup. What do our writers and experts think the field looks like from worst to best of the teams remaining?
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:00 PM2026 World Cup Round of 16: Full schedule and scores
Here is the full schedule for the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup
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