The curtain has fallen on the 2026 World Cup round of 16, a stage defined by massive upsets and exhilarating football. The tournament now moves to the quarter-finals, where the intensity will double as the remaining teams battle to edge closer to the ultimate football glory.
The biggest shock of the round of 16 was Brazil’s elimination by Norway, courtesy of a spectacular brace from Erling Haaland. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo‘s lifelong dream of winning the World Cup came to an end after Portugal suffered a narrow defeat to Spain following a late winner by Mikel Oyarzabal.
The three co-hosts—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—have all been eliminated. Morocco stands as the sole Arab and African representative left in the tournament, despite Egypt pushing reigning world champions Argentina to the absolute limit before a late comeback led by Lionel Messi.
2026 World Cup Round of 16 Results
2026 World Cup Quarter-Finals Schedule & Kick-off Times
Note: All times listed in Mecca Time (GMT+3).
