Round of 16 matches set for 2026 World Cup starting July 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The 2026 World Cup round of 16 kicks off today with Canada facing Morocco in Houston and France taking on Paraguay in Philadelphia. The field for this knockout stage was finalized after a competitive week in the round of 32. Notable matches include the United States re-matching Belgium and Argentina clashing with Egypt. Winners from these matches will proceed to the quarterfinals, which start on July 9.
- •Canada plays Morocco today in Houston
- •France faces Paraguay today in Philadelphia
- •USA rematches Belgium on July 6
- •Argentina plays Egypt on July 7
- •Quarterfinals begin July 9
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"The field is set for 2026 World Cup's round of 16 after a thrilling week of games in the inaugural edition of the round of 32.
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