The 2026 World Cup completes five more round of 16 matches, with the France-Sweden clash standing out

 

With matches taking place on Friday evening and Saturday morning, five new round of 16 matches have been confirmed for the 2026 World Cup, as the tournament enters the knockout stage, where any mistake could prove fatal.

After the first four official pairings, the picture of the round of 16 has now been enriched with duels that promise spectacle and great rivalry.

One of the most exciting matches is expected to be between France and Sweden. The French are considered among the main contenders for the title, while the Swedes have shown strong performances and excellent organization during the group stage, becoming a difficult opponent for anyone.

The match between Ivory Coast and Norway is also expected to generate great interest. Both teams have impressed with their performances and are expected to play a balanced match until the end.

On the other hand, Argentina will face Cape Verde. The reigning champions aim to continue their journey towards defending the trophy, but they will face one of the biggest surprises of this World Cup.

The round of 16 will also feature Germany-Paraguay and Australia-Egypt, while the remaining eight group stage matches will determine the final pairings of the knockout round.

So far, these nine round of 16 matches have been confirmed:

 

South Africa – Canada

Netherlands – Morocco

USA – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brazil – Japan

Germany – Paraguay

France – Sweden

Ivory Coast – Norway

Argentina – Cape Verde

Australia – Egypt