Ten teams and five matchups for the Round of 16 have been determined for the 2026 World Cup
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 10 national teams have already secured their spots in the Round of 16.
The tournament is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and for the first time in history, 48 national teams are participating.
Teams that have advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup
- Mexico
- Canada
- Brazil
- Morocco
- France
- Norway
- Paraguay
- England
- Belgium
- United States
Five matchups for the Round of 16 have also been determined:
- Paraguay vs. France
- Canada vs. Morocco
- Brazil vs. Norway
- Mexico vs. England
- United States vs. Belgium
The Canada vs. Morocco match will take place on July 4 in Houston (USA).
Prior to that, Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout in the Round of 16, advancing to the next round.
Canada, for its part, secured a spot in the Round of 16 with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa.
The only goal was scored in stoppage time. In the 90+2nd minute, Stephen Eustachiu picked up the ball near the penalty area and fired a powerful shot into the bottom corner of the net, securing the victory for the tournament hosts. After that, the South African national team was unable to equalize.
The 2026 World Cup will conclude on July 19.
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