World Cup Round of 16 bracket: Full schedule, matchups and how each team qualified
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Key Points:
- The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 is set, featuring co-hosts Mexico, Canada, and the United States alongside traditional powerhouses like Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Portugal, and Spain.
- The knockout stage includes the top two teams from each group plus the eight best third-place finishers, with notable early exits including Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan.
- The Round of 16 matches will be held from July 4 to July 7 at various stadiums across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with quarterfinals scheduled for July 9-11.
- Semifinals are set for July 14-15, with the third-place match on July 18 and the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Group stage highlights include Mexico topping Group A, Brazil leading Group C, and France winning Group I; several teams advanced as best third-place finishers, including Paraguay, Ecuador, and Ghana.
