FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 bracket, Friday schedule, predictions

04:57

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style

Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.

01:56

Who is leading the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award?

Argentina's Messi is level on goals with France's Mbappe as World Cup favourites look to power through the knockouts.

21:36

Canada score late to beat South Africa and reach last 16 at World Cup 2026

Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time as Canada win first knockout match in a World Cup.

14:43

World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Biggest takeaways from the group stage

FIFA World Cup group stage is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the knockouts.

09:33

FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket, schedule, predictions, Iran’s exit

Knockout matches begin with South Africa vs Canada as Iran exit, Africa make history, Messi-Ronaldo final hopes rise.

07:04

Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament

A double strike from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard against New Zealand carried Belgium to top of Group G, ahead of Egypt.

05:56

Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?

Cape Verde's stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.

02:28

Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina

Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.

01:46

Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F

Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.

10:30

Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco

Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time champions Germany …

03:21

What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo

England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.

15:09

Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup knockout stage

France have made a mightily impressive start to their campaign, scoring 10 goals in victories over Senegal, Iraq and Norway.

09:31

Algerians celebrate as dramatic draw seals World Cup knockout spot

"We wanted to take our revenge against Austria": Algeria fans react in Algiers after the draw against Austria secured the Fennecs' place in the World Cup round of 32.

06:14

Belgium through to World Cup knockout stage as Iran forced to wait

Iran now face an anxious wait to see if they'll progress to the round of 32 after their final group game finished 1-1 against Egypt.

06:45

Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash

Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in …

09:35

World Cup 2026: Spain ease past Austria to set up Portugal clash

European champions Spain cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria to set up a potential showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo's …

06:31

World Cup 2026: Portugal knock out Croatia and will face Spain

These Round of 32 matches are definitely full of twists. Portugal came back from 1-0 down to beat Croatia in Toronto. Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner after Cristiano Ronaldo …

05:07

World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brilliance guides Switzerland past Algeria

Switzerland secured their passage to the last 16 with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye proving decisive. The Nati finally …

01:12

World Cup 2026: Ramos stoppage-time winner sends Portugal past Croatia into last 16

Portugal booked their place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Luka Modric's Croatia in Toronto, decided by a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos. …

21:03

World Cup 2026: Spain cruise into last 16 with win over Austria

Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold.

12:47

World Cup 2026: Belgium and England escape elimination against Senegal and DR Congo

We've now seen two of the most thrilling games at the World Cup so far, with tears of joy for some, and of sadness and shock for others. Senegal were …

05:36

World Cup 2026: England struggle against DR Congo, Belgium beat Senegal

Harry Kane rescued England campaign by scoring a brace to beat RD Congo (2-1). Belgium came from behind to overcome Senegal (3-2).

22:56

World Cup 2026: Belgium stun Senegal with dramatic comeback and penalty heartbreak

Belgium staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to eliminate Senegal 3-2 in an epic Round of 32 encounter in Seattle, advancing to the last 16 after Youri Tielemans' coolly converted penalty …

12:52

World Cup 2026: France Crush Sweden While Mexico Continue Perfect Start

Didier Deschamps' side impressed once again as they raced past Sweden 3-0 and will face Paraguay next. Michael Olise provide two assists and is now just one short of equaling …

10:08

Fans jubilate as France sends Sweden home after 3-0 win and Mbappé brace

France have booked their place in the World Cup Last 16 after a 3-0 win over Sweden. Kylian Mbappe scored two more goals giving him six so far this tournament. …

09:47

World Cup rewind: France cruises into round of 16 after win against Sweden

Mbappe reached 18 goals scored in 18 World Cup game after a brace in France's game against Sweden, which 'Les Bleus' won easily to reach the round of 16. Mexico …

05:32

World Cup 2026: France thrash Sweden as they reach round of 16

France secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup knockout stage. Les Bleus will face Paraguay in the round of 16 on July 4.

02:27

World Cup 2026: Mbappé, Gusto, Mateta react after France beats Sweden 3-0

French players Kylian Mbappé, Malo Gusto and Jean-Philippe Mateta spoke to reporters after their team beat Sweden 3-0, securing their passage to the round of 16.

22:53

World Cup 2026: Mbappé's brace sends France into round of 16 as Les Bleus demolish Sweden

France secured their passage to the round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to extend his World Cup legacy. …

12:23

World Cup 2026: Morocco outclass the Netherlands as Germany knocked out on penalties

For the third time in a row, the Netherlands exit the World Cup after a penalty shootout. Tied 1-1 with Morocco, Ismael Saibari scored the winning penalty to send the …

09:55

2026 World Cup: Paraguay stun Germany in round of 32

Paraguay made history by beating Germany in the World Cup round of 16 (1–1, 4-3 on penalties). Paraguay could face France in the next round.

04:03

World Cup 2026: Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach round of 16

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Monterrey. Cody Gakpo gave …

23:39

Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup 2026 on penalties

Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The South Americans won 4-3 on spot …

11:24

DR Congo beat Uzbekistan and fly to World Cup round of 32

Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3–1, securing a place in the World Cup knockout stage. The victory means nine of the tournament's ten African teams have advanced to the next round, joining …

01:40

Colombia top World Cup Group K after scoreless draw with Portugal

Portugal and Colombia shared an entertaining 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group K match on Saturday, sending both teams into the last 32. Colombia finished top of the …

06:05

Belgium, Egypt into World Cup last 32 as Iran face anxious wait after stoppage-time drama

Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was …