FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Results & Quarter-Final Schedule (Nepal Time)

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Results, Upsets & Full Quarter-Final Schedule

The Knockout Rounds Have Delivered Drama

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached the business end of the tournament. After a Round of 32 that trimmed the 48-team field down to the last 16, a week of single-elimination football has now set the Quarter-Final lineup — and it came with more than its share of shocks. Two of the three co-hosts are out, a five-time champion was eliminated by a Group C upstart, and Lionel Messi’s Argentina needed a dramatic comeback to stay alive.

Here’s the complete Round of 16 recap, the storylines shaping the tournament, and the full Quarter-Final schedule converted to Nepal Time so you know exactly when to tune in.

Round of 16 — Full Results

Nepal Time (NPT) is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of US Eastern Time during the tournament, so most matches landed late at night or in the early morning back home.

Teams eliminated in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Results

• Canada — one of three co-hosts, beaten 3–0 by Morocco
• Paraguay — narrow 1–0 loss to France
• Brazil — stunned 2–0 by Norway in one of the tournament’s biggest upsets
• Mexico — co-host eliminated 3–2 by England
• Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career ends after a 1–0 loss to Spain
• Belgium’s win sent the USA — the third co-host — out 4–1
• Egypt — lost 3–2 to Argentina despite leading twice
• Colombia — eliminated on penalties by Switzerland after a 0–0 draw

Biggest Storylines from the Round of 16

Brazil’s shock exit to Norway

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2–1, ending Brazil’s tournament in the last 16 — one of the standout results of the entire knockout stage.

Argentina survive an Egypt scare

Lionel Messi and Argentina fell behind twice before completing a dramatic comeback to beat Egypt 3–2 in Atlanta. A disallowed Egypt goal from a late VAR review became a talking point after the match, with Egypt’s coaching staff publicly questioning the officiating. Argentina now moves on to face Switzerland in the Quarter-Finals.

All three co-hosts are out

Canada, Mexico, and the United States were the three co-host nations for this tournament, and all three have now been eliminated — Canada by Morocco, Mexico by England, and the USA by Belgium. It means the remainder of the tournament will be played entirely between visiting nations.

Ronaldo’s World Cup swansong ends

Portugal’s 1–0 loss to Spain, settled by a late goal, marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s international World Cup career — closing out one of the most decorated careers in the tournament’s history.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Schedule

Four Quarter-Finals remain, all played across the United States between July 9 and July 11. Below are kick-off times in US Eastern Time with an approximate Nepal Time (NPT) conversion — Nepal runs 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of US Eastern Time during this period.

Note: Kick-off times are subject to confirmation by FIFA. For the most up-to-date, continuously-updated schedule in Nepal Time — including the Semi-Finals and Final once confirmed — see our dedicated schedule page below.

Full continuously-updated fixture list: FIFA World Cup 2026 — Complete Match Schedule in Nepal Time

Watching the Rest of the Tournament from Nepal

With the Round of 16 done and the Quarter-Finals underway, the World Cup is entering its most exciting — and most watched — phase. If you’re a Nepali fan dreaming of catching a Semi-Final or the Final live in the United States, there’s still time to plan a trip.

Guru Travels Ltd has structured its FIFA World Cup 2026 offering into three categories for Nepali travelers: tour-only packages for fans who want the host-city atmosphere without match tickets, ticket-inclusive combined packages built around official On Location hospitality tickets, and fully custom premium packages for private suites and VIP access.

See all package options, pricing guidance, and visa requirements for Nepali travelers: FIFA World Cup 2026 Packages from Nepal — Guru Travels Ltd

Whichever team you’re rooting for in the final stretch, Guru Travels Ltd can help you plan flights, US/Canada visitor visa assistance, host-city accommodation, and match-day logistics — all coordinated by a Nepali-speaking trip coordinator from application to return.

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— Prepared for gurutravelsltd.com | Match data current as of July 9, 2026; verify Quarter-Final kick-off times closer to each match date as FIFA scheduling can shift.