VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 ended on Tuesday to define the four next matches in the quarterfinals.

Morocco and France advanced to play at 4 p.m. on July 9th.

Belgium and Spain advanced to play at 3 p.m. on July 10.

Norway and England advanced to play at 5 p.m. on July 11.

Switzerland and Argentina advanced to play at 9 p.m. on July 11.

Eliminations

Colombia Switzerland WCup Soccer Switzerland's Granit Xhaka, center, tries to get past Colombia's James Rodríguez, left, and Jefferson Lerma during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Eight teams were eliminated: Colombia, Egypt, the U.S., Portugal, Canada, Paraguay, Mexico, and Brazil.

The tournament, held every four years, started with 48 teams on June 11.

After matches within 12 groups of four, 16 teams were eliminated. The Round of 32 matches eliminated the 16 others from June 28 to Friday.

Related link: View the knockout bracket

TOURNAMENT’S SCHEDULE

Quarterfinals

July 9

Morocco vs. France at 4 p.m.

July 10

Belgium vs. Spain at 3 p.m.

July 11

Norway vs. England is at 5 p.m.
Switzerland vs. Argentina is at 9 p.m.

Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders at 5 p.m. on July 11. Parking is free.

Semifinals

July 14: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.

Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 14 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.

July 15: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.

Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 15 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.

Finals

July 18: The third-place play-off match is at 5 p.m. at the Miami Stadium, better known as the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 18 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 5 p.m. bronze final.

Sunrise ride to stadium: The Amerant Bank Arena has free parking for FIFA World Cup ticket holders who ride Broward County’s free Express bus transportation to the Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock, in Miami Gardens.

July 19: The final match is at 3 p.m.

Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 1 p.m. on July 19 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 3 p.m. final.

Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders for the final on July 19. Parking is free.

FIFA World Cup 2026: 8 advance to quarterfinals

Eliminations

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Finals

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