The FIFA World Cup 2026 has moved onto the round of 16, where England will face Mexico at the historic cauldron that is the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.Â
It is one of the tastiest ties of the round, with the Three Lions taking on one of the co-hosts on their own patch at altitude.
Portugal versus Spain is the headline contest of the week, though, as the Iberian nations renew rivalries on Monday. After scoring the first knockout goal of his World Cup career, Cristiano Ronaldo is chasing the one trophy that has eluded him in his career. But the challenge of eliminating the European champions will be a massive one for Portugal.
Five-time winners Brazil clash with dark horses Norway on Sunday in what should be a closely contested matchup, while co-hosts USA will be looking to gain a measure of revenge on Belgium, the team that knocked them out of the World Cup in 2014.
The other co-hosts, Canada, take on Morocco, Paraguay will be huge underdogs against France, and Switzerland play against Colombia, while reigning champions Argentina battle Egypt.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 fixtures:Â
Canada vs Morocco
Date: Saturday, 4th July
Kickoff: 4pm BST
Venue: Houston
TV channel (UK): ITV1
Paraguay vs France
Date: Saturday, 4th July
Kickoff: 10pm BST
Venue: Philadelphia
TV: BBC One
Brazil vs Norway
Date: Sunday, 5th July
Kickoff: 9pm BST
Venue: New Jersey
TV: ITV1
Mexico vs England
Date: Monday, 6th July
Kickoff: 1am BST
Venue: Mexico City
TV: BBC One
Portugal vs Spain
Date: Monday, 6th July
Kickoff: 8pm BST
Venue: Arlington
TV: BBC One
USA vs Belgium
Date: Tuesday, 6th July
Kickoff: 1am BST
Venue: Seattle
TV: BBC One
Argentina vs Egypt
Date: Tuesday, 5th July
Kickoff: 5pm
Venue: Atlanta
TV: ITV1
Switzerland vs Colombia
Date: Tuesday, 5th July
Kickoff: 9pm BST
Venue: Vancouver
TV: ITV1
FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final bracket:Â
- Paraguay or France vs Canada or Morocco
- Portugal or Spain vs USA or Belgium
- Brazil or Norway vs Mexico or England
- Argentina or Egypt vs Switzerland or Colombia
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