World Cup knockout matches set for MetLife Stadium this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:19 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
MetLife Stadium will host two FIFA World Cup knockout matches this week. The Round of 32 features France, the winner of Group I, facing Sweden, a third-place team from Group F, on June 30 at 5 p.m. The Round of 16 match on July 5 at 4 p.m. will see the winner of Brazil vs. Japan meet the winner of Ivory Coast vs. Norway. The outcomes will determine which teams advance in the prestigious tournament leading to the championship game on July 19.
- •Round of 32: France vs. Sweden on June 30 at 5 p.m.
- •Round of 16: Brazil vs. Japan winner faces Ivory Coast or Norway on July 5.
- •Championship match scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
- •Previous matches in New Jersey included Brazil's draw with Morocco and Norway's win over Senegal.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — When is the next World Cup match at MetLife for Round of 16?
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: These teams advanced to knockout round, will play in N.J.
"MetLife Stadium is hosting two World Cup knockout round matches — one Round of 32, one Round of 16 — this week. These are the teams playing in them.
"MetLife Stadium moves into the World Cup Round of 16. Here’s when the next match is scheduled.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 7:03 PMWhen is the next World Cup match at MetLife for Round of 16?
MetLife Stadium moves into the World Cup Round of 16. Here’s when the next match is scheduled.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:19 AMWorld Cup: These teams advanced to knockout round, will play in N.J.
MetLife Stadium is hosting two World Cup knockout round matches — one Round of 32, one Round of 16 — this week. These are the teams playing in them.
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