The FIFA World Cup 2026™ enters the Round of 16 with the line-up now complete, setting up a series of heavyweight encounters as the race for football’s biggest prize intensifies. Fans across the Arab region can watch every match live on TOD by beIN.
The completed Round of 32 delivered unforgettable drama, with high Arab hopes after Morocco’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, and Egypt securing the nation’s first-ever FIFA World Cup™ knockout victory with a penalty shootout win over Australia. While Paraguay eliminated Germany to produce another of the tournament’s biggest upsets. Defending champions Argentina survived a spirited challenge from Cape Verde to book a blockbuster meeting with Egypt, while Colombia completed the Round of 16 line-up with a hard-fought victory over Ghana.
Among the standout Round of 16 fixtures, Portugal and Spain renew one of international football’s fiercest rivalries, while Brazil face Norway in a mouthwatering contest featuring Erling Haaland against the five-time world champions. England meet an unbeaten Mexico side, hosts Canada continue their dream tournament against Morocco, and the remaining contenders now stand just four victories away from lifting football’s biggest prize.
Round of 16 Fixtures
Canada vs Morocco
Saturday, 4 July – 8:00 PM (Mecca Time / UTC+3)
Tournament hosts Canada continue their remarkable FIFA World Cup™ campaign against Morocco, who edged the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure their place in the Round of 16.
Paraguay vs France
Sunday, 5 July – 12:00 AM
After stunning Germany on penalties, Paraguay now face tournament favourites France, who have looked increasingly impressive as the knockout rounds begin.
Brazil vs Norway
Sunday, 5 July – 11:00 PM
Five-time world champions Brazil meet an exciting Norway side led by Erling Haaland in one of the Round of 16’s standout encounters.
Mexico vs England
Monday, 6 July – 3:00 AM
England continue their pursuit of World Cup glory against an unbeaten Mexico side that has quietly emerged as one of the tournament’s most consistent performers.
Portugal vs Spain
Monday, 6 July – 10:00 PM
Two European giants renew one of football’s greatest rivalries, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
United States vs Belgium
Tuesday, 7 July – 3:00 AM
The United States face Belgium in a meeting between two talented sides looking to continue their impressive tournament runs.
Argentina vs Egypt
Tuesday, 7 July – 7:00 PM
Defending champions Argentina take on Egypt in one of the marquee fixtures of the Round of 16, with Mohamed Salah’s Pharaohs aiming to extend their historic FIFA World Cup™ run against the reigning world champions.
Switzerland vs Colombia
Tuesday, 7 July – 11:00 PM
Switzerland and Colombia complete the Round of 16 schedule in a finely balanced contest between two disciplined, attack-minded sides chasing a place in the quarter-finals.
