Overview of the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 fixtures and results

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has advanced to the round of 16, featuring several high-profile matches. Morocco defeated Canada 3-0, and France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay, setting up a quarter-final match between the two teams on July 9 in Boston. England reached the quarter-finals after a 3-2 win against Mexico and will face Norway on July 12 at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, following Norway's victory over Brazil. Remaining matches include Portugal versus Spain in Dallas on July 6 at 22:00, and the United States against Belgium in Seattle on July 7 at 03:00. Controversy surrounds the participation of Balogun in the U.S. squad, as FIFA reportedly suspended his red-card penalty. Historically, Spain leads the head-to-head record against Portugal with 18 wins compared to 7 for Portugal. Additionally, Argentina will play Egypt, and Switzerland will face Colombia on July 7.