The first Round of 16 match for the 2026 World Cup is confirmed, with the latest schedule released after four nations secured advancement.
On 30 June 2026, a summary of the groups and schedule for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 was released after the first four matches concluded. Four nations have advanced to the Round of 16, and four others have been eliminated as follows.
South Africa 0-1 Canada
Brazil 2-1 Japan
Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties)
Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Morocco won 3-2 on penalties)
This means the first Round of 16 match is set: co-host Canada will face Morocco. The match is scheduled for the night of 4 July at 00:00 (which corresponds to 5 July in Thai time).
Night of 30 June 2026 (morning 1 July Thai time)
00:00 Ivory Coast vs Norway
04:00 France vs Sweden
08:00 Mexico vs Ecuador
Night of 1 July 2026 (morning 2 July Thai time)
23:00 England vs DR Congo
03:00 Belgium vs Senegal
07:00 United States vs Bosnia
Night of 2 July 2026 (morning 3 July Thai time)
02:00 Spain vs Austria
06:00 Portugal vs Croatia
10:00 Switzerland vs Algeria
Night of 3 July 2026 (morning 4 July Thai time)
01:00 Australia vs Egypt
05:00 Argentina vs Cape Verde
08:30 Colombia vs Ghana
