FIFA World Cup trophy (Photo by Getty Images)NEW DELHI: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its business end, with all 16 teams confirmed for the Round of 16 following a dramatic Round of 32 that saw heavyweights like Germany and the Netherlands crash out. Defending champions Argentina survived a scare against Cape Verde, while Colombia secured the final spot with a narrow win over Ghana.Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16?The 16 teams that have booked their places in the knockout stage are:CanadaMoroccoParaguayFranceBrazilNorwayMexicoEnglandPortugalSpainUnited StatesBelgiumSwitzerlandColombiaArgentinaEgyptFIFA World Cup Round of 16 fixturesThe Round of 16 features several blockbuster encounters, including England taking on co-hosts Mexico and an all-Iberian clash between Portugal and Spain.FixtureDateTime (IST)Canada vs MoroccoJuly 410:30 PMParaguay vs FranceJuly 52:30 AMBrazil vs NorwayJuly 61:30 AMMexico vs EnglandJuly 65:30 AMPortugal vs SpainJuly 712:30 AMUSA vs BelgiumJuly 75:30 AMArgentina vs EgyptJuly 79:30 PMSwitzerland vs ColombiaJuly 81:30 AMComplete Round of 16 schedule (Date and Time in IST)Fixture Date Time (IST)Canada vs Morocco July 4 10:30 PMParaguay vs France July 5 2:30 AMBrazil vs Norway July 6 1:30 AMMexico vs England July 6 5:30 AMPortugal vs Spain July 7 12:30 AMUSA vs Belgium July 7 5:30 AMArgentina vs Egypt July 7 9:30 PMSwitzerland vs Colombia July 8 1:30 AMBiggest knockout clashes to watchMexico vs England: Co-hosts Mexico face Harry Kane's England in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Round of 16.Portugal vs Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal meet Spain in a heavyweight Iberian showdown with major quarterfinal implications.Brazil vs Norway: Brazil's attacking stars will face the challenge of Erling Haaland-led Norway.Argentina vs Egypt: Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina begin their title defence against a resilient Egyptian side.How the FIFA World Cup knockout stage worksThe 2026 FIFA World Cup features an expanded 48-team format. After the group stage, 32 teams entered the first knockout round, with the winners advancing to the Round of 16. From this stage onwards, the tournament follows a straight knockout format — Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals and the final. If a match is level after 90 minutes, it goes to extra time and, if required, a penalty shootout to determine the winner.