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World Cup round of 16 kickoff begins this weekend with exciting matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

World Cup round of 16 kickoff begins this weekend with exciting matchups
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The World Cup round of 16 is set to begin on July 4, featuring several high-stakes matches. Canada faces Morocco in Houston after Canada's recent 1-0 win against South Africa. Paraguay takes on France in Philadelphia following Paraguay's upset victory over Germany. Brazil and Norway will meet on July 5 in East Rutherford, while Mexico plays England later that day in Mexico City. Team USA competes against Belgium in Seattle on July 6, with both teams coming off strong victories.

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  • •Canada plays Morocco July 4 at 10 a.m. in Houston.
  • •Paraguay competes against France July 4 at 2 p.m. in Philadelphia.
  • •Brazil faces Norway July 5 at 1 p.m. in East Rutherford.
  • •Mexico meets England July 5 at 5 p.m. in Mexico City.
  • •USA takes on Belgium July 6 at 5 p.m. in Seattle.
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  • 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup, Round of 16: Canada vs. Morocco; Paraguay vs. France
  • 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Round of 16 begins this weekend
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Jul. 3—MOSES LAKE — The World Cup heads into the round of 16 starting early July 4 with a number of highly anticipated matchups coming throughout the weekend. See below five of the matchups slated to be played this weekend. Canada vs. Morocco — July 4 at 10 a.m. After coming off their 1-0 victory over South Africa in the Round of 32, Canada prepares to head to Houston, Texas to play Morocco. ...

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32 nations down, 16 remaining. As the 2026 World Cup enters its fourth week of play, the once-sprawling bracket has been winnowed down to its final eight matches. Today’s fixtures feature host-nation Canada making its deepest-ever run in the World Cup, where they’ll face Neil El Aynaoui and an exciting Moroccan side in Houston—why they’re […]

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