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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 16, with several blockbuster knockout matches set to determine the quarter-finalists. The standout fixture is an all-Iberian clash between Portugal and Spain, scheduled for Monday, July 6, after Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 and Spain comfortably defeated Austria 3-0 in the previous round. The encounter is expected to be one of the biggest matches of the tournament so far, with both European heavyweights aiming to keep their title hopes alive.
Other Round of 16 ties include Paraguay vs France, Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England, United States vs Belgium, Argentina vs Egypt, and Switzerland vs Colombia. The knockout stage began with Morocco securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada to become the first team through to the quarter-finals.
With no second chances in the knockout rounds, every match will decide which nations remain in the race for the World Cup trophy. Traditional football powerhouses such as Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Spain, and Portugal remain in contention, while surprise packages including Morocco, Norway, Paraguay, and Colombia are looking to extend their impressive campaigns.
