The matchups for the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, have been officially confirmed. Following the conclusion of the final matches in the previous knockout round, the full bracket for the next stage of the tournament is now set.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the upcoming fixtures will determine which teams advance to the quarterfinals as the competition intensifies.
The schedule for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- July 4: Canada vs. Morocco (21:00)
- July 5: Paraguay vs. France (01:00)
- July 6: Brazil vs. Norway (00:00); Mexico vs. England (04:00); Portugal vs. Spain (23:00)
- July 7: USA vs. Belgium (04:00); Argentina vs. Egypt (20:00)
- July 8: Switzerland vs. Colombia (00:00)
This tournament marks a significant milestone in football history, as it is the first time 48 teams have participated in the World Cup. The expanded format aims to increase global representation and excitement. The championship is scheduled to conclude on July 19, when the final match will determine the new world champion.
