With the conclusion of the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the full schedule of the eight matches of the round of 16 has been announced from tonight. The most important matches include the tough Portugal-Spain derby, the clash between defending champions Argentina and history-making Egypt, and the match between Colombia and Switzerland, which will be held in various cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Publish dateSaturday 4 July 2026 - 15:27
Story Code : 359640
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup begins tonight with the match between Canada and Morocco in Houston, and over four consecutive nights, the top eight teams will compete for a place in the quarterfinals. In this stage, exciting matches such as Mexico-England, Portugal-Spain, and the United States-Belgium, along with the crucial matches between Argentina and Egypt and Switzerland and Colombia, have attracted the attention of all football fans. All matches will be in Afghanistan time and will be broadcast live on sports networks.
Tonight; Canada and Morocco kick off the knockout stage
Details of the first match:
Saturday, July 13th
Canada - Morocco, 21:30 (Afghanistan time)
NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
This match is the first match of the round of 16, and Canada, who reached this stage as the host, will face a strong Morocco. Morocco, who topped their group, is looking to repeat their brilliant performance from the previous round with high motivation.
Sunday night; Paraguay and France, then Brazil and Norway
Details of the second and third matches:
Sunday, July 14th
01:30 AM (Afghanistan time)
Paraguay - France
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Defending champions France, who advanced undefeated in their group, will face a fighting Paraguay. Paraguay, with their solid defensive display, could make things difficult for the Roosters.
00:30 (Monday morning, Afghanistan time)
Brazil v Norway
MetLife Stadium, New York, New Jersey
A star-studded Brazil will face a powerful Norway with its star-studded attack. Norway, who emerged as a surprise in their group, will rely on their cohesive midfield to eliminate the Selecao.
Monday; Iberian derby and the traditional Mexico-England clash
Details of the fourth and fifth matches:
Monday, July 15
04:30 (Afghanistan time)
Mexico v England
Aztec Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
A match where the Mexican fans will have unparalleled support for their team at the massive Azteca Stadium. England will take on their young stars in one of the toughest matches of the tournament.
23:30 (Afghanistan time)
Portugal - Spain
AT&T Stadium, Dallas, Texas
The most sensitive match of the round of 16, the Iberian Peninsula derby. Portugal and Spain, two of the world's leading football teams, will face each other while both are claiming the championship. This match should be called an early cup final.
Mid-header:
Tuesday; A big night of football with three sensitive matches
Details of the sixth, seventh and eighth matches:
Tuesday, July 16
04:30 AM (Afghanistan time)
USA - Belgium
Lumen Field Stadium, Seattle, Washington
The host USA will face the powerful Belgium in front of its numerous fans. Belgium, with a new generation of stars, is looking to overcome the barrier of the host team.
Tonight; Canada and Morocco kick off the knockout stage
Details of the first match:
Saturday, July 13th
Canada - Morocco, 21:30 (Afghanistan time)
NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
This match is the first match of the round of 16, and Canada, who reached this stage as the host, will face a strong Morocco. Morocco, who topped their group, is looking to repeat their brilliant performance from the previous round with high motivation.
Sunday night; Paraguay and France, then Brazil and Norway
Details of the second and third matches:
Sunday, July 14th
01:30 AM (Afghanistan time)
Paraguay - France
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Defending champions France, who advanced undefeated in their group, will face a fighting Paraguay. Paraguay, with their solid defensive display, could make things difficult for the Roosters.
00:30 (Monday morning, Afghanistan time)
Brazil v Norway
MetLife Stadium, New York, New Jersey
A star-studded Brazil will face a powerful Norway with its star-studded attack. Norway, who emerged as a surprise in their group, will rely on their cohesive midfield to eliminate the Selecao.
Monday; Iberian derby and the traditional Mexico-England clash
Details of the fourth and fifth matches:
Monday, July 15
04:30 (Afghanistan time)
Mexico v England
Aztec Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
A match where the Mexican fans will have unparalleled support for their team at the massive Azteca Stadium. England will take on their young stars in one of the toughest matches of the tournament.
23:30 (Afghanistan time)
Portugal - Spain
AT&T Stadium, Dallas, Texas
The most sensitive match of the round of 16, the Iberian Peninsula derby. Portugal and Spain, two of the world's leading football teams, will face each other while both are claiming the championship. This match should be called an early cup final.
Mid-header:
Tuesday; A big night of football with three sensitive matches
Details of the sixth, seventh and eighth matches:
Tuesday, July 16
04:30 AM (Afghanistan time)
USA - Belgium
Lumen Field Stadium, Seattle, Washington
The host USA will face the powerful Belgium in front of its numerous fans. Belgium, with a new generation of stars, is looking to overcome the barrier of the host team.
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