The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 is forming, with seven teams' spots now secured.

The 83rd match of the 2026 World Cup sees the 2010 winners return to action.

Follow the full 2026 FIFA World Cup bracket from group stage to final. Get updated results, schedules, and knockout round matchups all in one place.

Argentina is the defending World Cup champion, currently second in FIFA’s world rankings behind France. Cape Verde is 64th. They meet July 3 in the knockout round.

Spain advanced to the World Cup round of 16 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday powered by a double from Mikel Oyarzabal.

Could you order all of them? Well, that’s what we’re trying to do. The Athletic is ranking every game, from worst to best. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments. Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app Congratulations to Scotland on a first World Cup win in 36 years but a game with 44 fouls and four shots on target (from 24 attempts) was never going to rank too highly here.

The World Cup round of 32 is well underway, as teams continue to book their places in the last 16. France, Algeria, Belgium, Morocco and the United States

The USMNT's next World Cup match is set after a strong group-stage performance that earned Team USA a place in the knockout round. The post When Does the USMNT Play Next in the 2026 World Cup? Team USA Faces Tough Knockout Draw appeared first on HEAVY.