World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 standings after round of 32: Results, scores, round of 16 bracket

The final teams have been confirmed for the round of 16 as things really start to take shape.

Update: Jul 4th, 2026 02:44 EDT

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is rapidly taking shape, now with all round of 16 spots confirmed.

Friday’s action completed several high-profile matchups, as Egypt, Argentina and Colombia all secured their places in the next round.

The Round of 16 is set ✔️#FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 4, 2026

Teams that have advanced to the Round of 16

The following teams have officially booked their places in the Round of 16:

Canada
Brazil
Paraguay
Morocco
Norway
France
Mexico
England
Belgium
United States
Spain
Portugal
Switzerland
Egypt
Argentina
Colombia

The final three teams made it, but not as comfortably as many predicted. Mo Salah was one of the penalty takers needed to secure passage after a gritty Australia held Egypt 1-1. Messi and co clinched the win in extra time, 3-2 over relative minnows Cape Verde, while Colombia scored early and held on against Ghana.

Teams eliminated from the tournament in the round of 32

The knockout stage has already delivered several major exits, with the following teams eliminated:

Germany
Netherlands
Japan
Sweden
Ecuador
South Africa
Ivory Coast
DR Congo
Senegal
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria
Croatia
Algeria
Australia
Cape Verde
Ghana

Several of these exits came in dramatic fashion, including penalty shootouts and extra-time thrillers, continuing a trend of tight margins throughout the knockout stage.

Ready for the Round of 16 📋#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/vdrodnL4ls
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 4, 2026

Confirmed round of 16 matchups

All round of 16 ties are now locked in, with more to be finalized after Friday’s matches:

Canada vs Morocco
Paraguay vs France
Brazil vs Norway
Mexico vs England
Portugal vs Spain
United States vs Belgium
Argentina vs Egypt
Switzerland vs Colombia

What’s next?

Traditional powers like Brazil, France, Argentina and Spain remain in contention, while teams such as Morocco, Canada and Paraguay continue to push for deeper runs. The full last 16 knockout picture is now set and the race to the World Cup quarterfinals will officially be underway on Saturday.