Following Colombia’s 1-0 victory over Ghana, the complete lineup for the Round of 16 in this year’s World Cup has been finalized.
The Round of 16 features both closely contested matches and those with clear favorites. The highlight match will be Portugal facing Spain on July 6 at 22:00, a perfect time for football fans in Europe.
Other exciting matchups include Brazil against Norway, Mexico versus England at Azteca, and the USA playing Belgium. As the tournament progresses, the final picture is becoming clearer.
If the predictions hold true, we could witness some dream quarterfinals. France and Morocco may meet again after clashing in the semifinals four years ago, while a Brazil versus England showdown could headline the quarterfinals should both teams maintain their status in the Round of 16.
World Cup Round of 16 Matchups:
Canada vs. Morocco (July 4, 20:00)
France vs. Paraguay (July 5, 00:00)
Brazil vs. Norway (July 5, 23:00)
Mexico vs. England (July 6, 03:00)
Portugal vs. Spain (July 6, 22:00)
USA vs. Belgium (July 7, 03:00)
Argentina vs. Egypt (July 7, 19:00)
Switzerland vs. Colombia (July 7, 23:00)
Quarterfinal Matchups:
Quarterfinal 1: Paraguay/France vs. Canada/Morocco
Quarterfinal 2: Portugal/Spain vs. USA/Belgium
Quarterfinal 3: Brazil/Norway vs. Mexico/England
Quarterfinal 4: Argentina/Egypt vs. Switzerland/Colombia
Semifinal Matchups:
Winner of Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner of Quarterfinal 2
Winner of Quarterfinal 3 vs. Winner of Quarterfinal 4
The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York, starting at 22:00.
Possible dream finals based on the matchups include France vs. Argentina, France vs. England, France vs. Brazil, Spain vs. Argentina, Spain vs. England, Spain vs. Brazil, Portugal vs. Argentina, Portugal vs. Brazil, and Portugal vs. England.
