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The round of 16 is complete, and it has produced the most stripped-back last eight in memory: all three host nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico — are out, and so are five-time champions Brazil. The eight sides left standing are France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland. Below is every result, the eliminations that reshaped the bracket, and the confirmed quarter-final draw with New Zealand kick-off times.
The Results in Full
| Date | Tie | Score | Advances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul | Morocco v Canada | 3-0 | Morocco |
| 4 Jul | France v Paraguay | 1-0 | France |
| 5 Jul | Norway v Brazil | 2-1 | Norway |
| 5 Jul | England v Mexico | 3-2 | England |
| 6 Jul | Spain v Portugal | 1-0 | Spain |
| 6 Jul | Belgium v USA | 4-1 | Belgium |
| 7 Jul | Argentina v Egypt | 3-2 | Argentina |
| 7 Jul | Switzerland v Colombia | 0-0 (4-3 pens) | Switzerland |
Results confirmed as of 9 July 2026. Seven ties were settled inside 90 minutes; only Switzerland v Colombia went to a shootout.
The Story of the Round: Norway Stun Brazil
The defining result was in Boston on 5 July, where Norway beat Brazil 2-1 — a brace from Erling Haaland ending the tournament for the five-time champions and completing Norway’s first run to a World Cup quarter-final in their history (and a first World Cup appearance since 1998). It is the biggest scalp of the knockout stage so far and the clearest sign of how open the bottom half of the draw has become.
Hosts Out, Iberia Split, Switzerland Hold Their Nerve
Belgium’s 4-1 dismissal of the United States removed the last host nation, after Canada (3-0 to Morocco) and Mexico (3-2 to England) had already fallen. The all-Iberian tie went to Spain, who edged Portugal 1-0 to stretch their record to just two goals conceded all tournament. Argentina survived the round’s other classic, coming through 3-2 against Egypt — a result Egypt have since formally protested to FIFA. Switzerland provided the only shootout, holding Colombia to 0-0 before goalkeeper Gregor Kobel helped settle it 4-3 from the spot to reach a first quarter-final in 72 years.
| Team | R16 result | Tournament note |
|---|---|---|
| France | 1-0 v Paraguay | Six wins from six; Mbappé penalty |
| Morocco | 3-0 v Canada | Unbeaten; second host eliminated |
| Spain | 1-0 v Portugal | Just 2 goals conceded all tournament |
| Belgium | 4-1 v USA | Removed the last host nation |
| Norway | 2-1 v Brazil | First-ever quarter-final; Haaland brace |
| England | 3-2 v Mexico | Four wins from five |
| Argentina | 3-2 v Egypt | Messi to 8 goals; result protested |
| Switzerland | 0-0 (4-3 pens) v Colombia | First quarter-final since 1954 |
Tournament data as of 9 July 2026. Eliminated in the last 16: Canada, Paraguay, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, USA, Egypt, Colombia.
What It Means for the Bracket
The eight results lock in the quarter-final draw. France meet Morocco first, on 9 July; Spain play Belgium, Norway face England, and Argentina take on Switzerland. In the outright market France are the clear favourite around 2.80, with Spain (4.70), Argentina (4.90) and England (5.60) next; Norway (15.0), Morocco (28.0), Belgium (31.0) and Switzerland (34.0) are the longer shots among the survivors.
| Quarter-final | Date | NZ kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| France v Morocco | 9 Jul | Fri 10 Jul, 8:00 AM NZST |
| Spain v Belgium | 10 Jul | Sat 11 Jul, 7:00 AM NZST |
| Norway v England | 11 Jul | Sun 12 Jul, 9:00 AM NZST |
| Argentina v Switzerland | 11 Jul | Sun 12 Jul, 1:00 PM NZST |
NZ times converted from US Eastern (NZST +16h, next calendar day). Outright winner odds (aggregated decimals) as of 8 July 2026, for analysis only.
For the full last-eight breakdown, see the quarter-final preview and the opening-tie France v Morocco prediction. For the wider market, the evergreen betting guide and predictions hub carry the tournament-long context.
- The round of 16 is complete: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland make up the last eight.
- All three host nations (USA, Canada, Mexico) and five-time champions Brazil are eliminated.
- Norway beat Brazil 2-1 (Haaland brace) to reach the first quarter-final in their history; Switzerland’s first since 1954 came via a 4-3 shootout over Colombia.
- Spain edged Portugal 1-0 and have conceded just twice all tournament; Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in a result Egypt have protested to FIFA.
- The quarter-finals run 9–11 July; France are the outright favourite near 2.80.
Odds shown are aggregated decimals as of the dates noted and are for analysis only. Betting carries risk — stake only what you can afford to lose. For New Zealand support, see Responsible Gambling.
