FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Results: The Wild Road to the Quarterfinals
Updated 9 July 2026. Image generated using Google Gemini for illustrative purposes.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 results are in, and the knockout rounds have been brutal: Germany are out, all three co-hosts are out, and five-time champions Brazil are out too. Paraguay stunned Germany on penalties in the Round of 32, Morocco beat the Netherlands the same way, and Norway’s Erling Haaland ended Brazil’s tournament in the last 16. Eight teams remain: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, Argentina and Switzerland.
The Round of 32’s Biggest Shocks
The first knockout round produced two penalty-shootout upsets that reshaped the bracket. Paraguay beat Germany 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in Foxborough, ending the four-time champions’ tournament at the first knockout hurdle. Morocco needed penalties of their own to see off the Netherlands, winning 1-1 (3-2) to continue their run as the form African side of the last two World Cups. Colombia beat Ghana 1-0, and both Argentina and Belgium needed extra time to survive Cabo Verde and Senegal respectively.
| Round of 32 Result | Note |
|---|---|
| Canada 1-0 South Africa | Co-host wins, Eustaquio 90+2′ |
| Brazil 2-1 Japan | Casemiro, Martinelli score |
| Paraguay 1-1 Germany (4-3 pens) | Germany eliminated |
| Morocco 1-1 Netherlands (3-2 pens) | Netherlands eliminated |
| Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast | Haaland winner |
| France 3-0 Sweden | Comfortable win |
| Mexico 2-0 Ecuador | Co-host advances |
| England 2-1 DR Congo | Kane on target |
| Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET) | Extra-time thriller |
| USA 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Co-host advances |
| Spain 3-0 Austria | Oyarzabal among scorers |
| Portugal 2-1 Croatia | Ronaldo through |
| Switzerland 2-0 Algeria | Clean win |
| Egypt 1-1 Australia (4-2 pens) | Australia eliminated |
| Argentina 3-2 Cabo Verde (AET) | Extra-time win |
| Colombia 1-0 Ghana | Clean sheet |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Results: All Eight Co-Hosts and Contenders
The Round of 16 eliminated all three co-host nations and five-time champions Brazil. Morocco beat Canada 3-0, England edged Mexico 3-2, and Belgium routed the USA 4-1, closing the book on the host nations’ tournaments. Norway’s 2-1 win over Brazil, powered by an Erling Haaland brace, was the standout shock of the round. France beat Paraguay 1-0, Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in Cristiano Ronaldo’s likely final World Cup appearance, Argentina survived Egypt 3-2 after trailing twice, and Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes.
| Round of 16 Result | Note |
|---|---|
| Morocco 3-0 Canada | Co-host eliminated |
| France 1-0 Paraguay | France’s fifth clean win |
| Norway 2-1 Brazil | Haaland brace, Brazil out |
| England 3-2 Mexico | Co-host eliminated |
| Spain 1-0 Portugal | Ronaldo’s World Cup ends |
| Belgium 4-1 USA | Co-host eliminated |
| Argentina 3-2 Egypt | Messi equaliser, Fernandez winner |
| Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 pens) | First QF since 1954 |
Who Is Left in the World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals
Eight teams remain for the World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals, split into two clear tiers: the established contenders (France, Spain, Belgium, Argentina) and the sides overachieving their pre-tournament billing (Morocco, England, Norway, Switzerland). France look the most complete side of the eight, unbeaten and yet to need extra time. Argentina remain the team every side fears in the closing stages, having now come from behind twice in the knockouts. Norway, built entirely around Erling Haaland’s finishing, are the story of the tournament so far. See the full bracket and kickoff times on the World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 results?
Morocco beat Canada 3-0, France beat Paraguay 1-0, Norway beat Brazil 2-1, England beat Mexico 3-2, Spain beat Portugal 1-0, Belgium beat the USA 4-1, Argentina beat Egypt 3-2, and Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties.
Are any co-host nations still in World Cup 2026?
No. Canada, Mexico and the USA were all eliminated in the Round of 16, by Morocco, England and Belgium respectively.
What was the biggest shock of the World Cup 2026 knockout rounds?
Norway’s 2-1 win over five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 16, powered by an Erling Haaland brace, alongside Paraguay’s penalty-shootout win over four-time champions Germany in the Round of 32.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage and CBS Sports bracket report.
