World Cup bracket predictions 2026: Our pick for every round of 16 game
The field is set for the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after a thrilling week of games in the inaugural edition of the round of 32.
The last 16 features some scintillating matchups including Spain vs. Portugal in an Iberian Derby and Mexico hosting England at the Estadio Azteca for what could be a historic tie. Having won a knockout game for the first time in 24 years, the United States faces Belgium in Seattle, a rematch of the round of 16 game at the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Having survived a historic upset bid, Lionel Messi and Argentina will face Egypt in Atlanta.
Things get underway July 4 with Canada facing Morocco in Houston and France taking on Paraguay in Philadelphia on America's 250th birthday.
The round of 16 winners advance to the quarterfinals, which begin on Thursday, July 9.
Canada vs Morocco
Saturday, July 4 in Houston
- Jon Arnold: Canada 0-2 Morocco
- Seth Vertelney: Canada 0-2 Morocco
- Jesse Yomtov: Canada 1-2 Morocco (AET)
- Victoria Hernandez: Canada 1-3 Morocco
Paraguay vs France
Saturday, July 4 in Philadelphia
- Jon Arnold: Paraguay 0-3 France
- Seth Vertelney: Paraguay 0-2 France
- Jesse Yomtov: Paraguay 0-3 France
- Victoria Hernandez: Paraguay 0-3 France
Brazil vs Norway
Sunday, July 5 in New Jersey
- Jon Arnold: Brazil 2-0 Norway
- Seth Vertelney: Brazil 1-2 Norway
- Jesse Yomtov: Brazil 2-2 Norway (Norway wins on penalties)
- Victoria Hernandez: Brazil 3-2 Norway
Mexico vs England
Sunday July 5 in Mexico City
- Jon Arnold: Mexico 2-2 England (Mexico wins on penalties)
- Seth Vertelney: Mexico 1-1 England (England wins on penalties)
- Jesse Yomtov: Mexico 1-2 England
- Victoria Hernandez: Mexico 2-2 England (England wins on penalties)
Portugal vs Spain
Monday, July 6 in Dallas
- Jon Arnold: Portugal 0-2 Spain
- Seth Vertelney: Portugal 0-2 Spain
- Jesse Yomtov: Portugal 0-2 Spain
- Victoria Hernandez: Portugal 1-2 Spain
USA vs Belgium
Monday, July 6 in Seattle
- Jon Arnold: USA 2-1 Belgium (AET)
- Seth Vertelney: USA 2-1 Belgium
- Jesse Yomtov: USA 0-2 Belgium (AET)
- Victoria Hernandez: USA 1-2 Belgium
Argentina vs Egypt
Tuesday, July 7 in Atlanta
- Jon Arnold: Argentina 3-0 Egypt
- Seth Vertelney: Argentina 2-0 Egypt
- Jesse Yomtov: Argentina 3-0 Egypt
- Victoria Hernandez: Argentina 3-1 Egypt
Switzerland vs Colombia
Tuesday, July 7 in Vancouver
- Jon Arnold: Switzerland 1-3 Colombia
- Seth Vertelney: Switzerland 2-1 Colombia
- Jesse Yomtov: Switzerland 1-2 Colombia
- Victoria Hernandez: Switzerland 1-2 Colombia