World Cup 2026: Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland among 13 teams confirmed for the Round of 16

The World Cup 2026 knockout stage is taking shape fast. Thirteen teams have now officially secured their place in the Round of 16 after Switzerland's 2-0 win over Algeria, with three spots still up for grabs.

Morocco advance on penalties against the Netherlands

The Atlas Lions held the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw over 90 minutes before winning the penalty shootout. Morocco will now face Canada in the Round of 16.

Paraguay stun Germany: the shock of the round

The biggest upset of the Last 32 saw Paraguay eliminate Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The Paraguayans will face France in the Round of 16.

Switzerland make it 13 with win over Algeria

Breel Embolo (10') and Dan Ndoye (46') secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver. Switzerland become the 13th team through to the Round of 16.

The 13 confirmed Round of 16 teams

• 🇲🇦 Morocco — beat Netherlands on penalties (1-1)
• 🇨🇦 Canada — beat South Africa 1-0
• 🇧🇷 Brazil — beat Japan 2-1
• 🇳🇴 Norway — beat Ivory Coast 2-1
• 🇫🇷 France — beat Sweden 3-0
• 🇵🇾 Paraguay — beat Germany on penalties (1-1)
• 🇲🇽 Mexico — beat Ecuador 2-0
• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England — beat Congo DR 2-1
• 🇧🇪 Belgium — beat Senegal 3-2 (AET)
• 🇺🇸 USA — beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0
• 🇪🇸 Spain — beat Austria 3-0
• 🇵🇹 Portugal — beat Croatia 2-1
• 🇨🇭 Switzerland — beat Algeria 2-0

3 spots still to be decided

Australia vs Egypt, Argentina vs Cape Verde and Colombia vs Ghana will decide the final three Round of 16 places on July 3rd and 4th.

Round of 16 fixtures already confirmed

Canada vs Morocco (July 4), Paraguay vs France (July 4), Brazil vs Norway (July 5), Mexico vs England (July 6), USA vs Belgium (July 7).