World Cup 2026 standings after Round of 16 matches: Results, scores, quarterfinal bracket

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is now well underway, with several Round of 16 clashes already decided and the quarterfinal picture beginning to take shape.

Saturday and Sunday’s action delivered major storylines, including Morocco’s dominant win over Canada, France edging Paraguay, and a shock result as Norway knocked out Brazil. England also joined the final eight after a thrilling victory over Mexico.

Teams that have advanced to the Quarterfinals

The following teams have officially booked their places in the Quarterfinals:

• Morocco
• France
• Norway
• England

Morocco produced one of the standout performances of the round so far, comfortably dispatching Canada 3-0. France was made to work for their place, narrowly beating Paraguay 1-0 in a tightly contested encounter.

The biggest upset came as Norway stunned Brazil with a 2-1 victory, ending the South American giants’ hopes earlier than expected. England also progressed in dramatic fashion, defeating Mexico 3-2 in a high-scoring clash.

Teams eliminated from the tournament in the Round of 16 (so far)

The following teams have been eliminated after the latest Round of 16 matches:

• Canada
• Paraguay
• Brazil
• Mexico

These exits add to an already unpredictable knockout phase, with Brazil’s defeat standing out as one of the tournament’s biggest shocks. Canada, meanwhile, was unable to build on their strong run, while Paraguay and Mexico both fell narrowly.

Remaining Round of 16 matchups

Several games are still to be played, with more quarterfinalists to be confirmed:

• Portugal vs. Spain
• United States vs. Belgium
• Argentina vs. Egypt
• Switzerland vs. Colombia

These fixtures promise more high-level clashes, with traditional powerhouses and emerging contenders battling for the remaining spots in the last eight.

Confirmed quarterfinal matchups

The following quarterfinal games are already locked in:

• France vs. Morocco
• Norway vs. England

Both matchups offer intriguing storylines, with Morocco continuing their impressive run and Norway looking to build on their shock win over Brazil.

What’s next?

With four teams already through and four more places still up for grabs, the race to the semifinals is heating up. Heavyweights like Spain, Argentina and Portugal are still in contention, while surprise packages such as Morocco and Norway continue to challenge expectations.

The remaining Round of 16 fixtures will complete the quarterfinal lineup, as the 2026 World Cup edges closer to its final stages.

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