This year’s FIFA World Cup is the biggest in history, with 48 teams gathering in Mexico, Canada, and the United States to chase glory.
World Cup 2026: Who has advanced to the Round of 16?
What teams are moving on to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup?
Mark Schofield is a former college quarterback and attorney covering the NFL and F1.
That expanded field meant a change to the knockout rounds, with the elimination format beginning with a Round of 32 instead of the Round of 16 we have seen in recent years.
That Round of 32 began on Sunday, with South Africa clashing with host nation Canada in the first of 16 matches, to cut the field down to just 16 teams. Over the next few days, these teams will battle for a chance to move on to the Round of 16, and we’ll be tracking the teams that do advance here.
Starting with the first team to punch a ticket to the next round.
Canada
Canada became the first team to book a spot in the Round of 16 late in Sunday’s match against South Africa. A rocket off the right foot of Stephen Estáquito, following a brilliant first touch, broke what was a 0-0 scoreless draw deep in stoppage time.
South Africa tried valiantly to find an equalizer, but with the goal coming in the 92nd minute, time simply ran out.
Canada will play the winner of Monday’s match between Morocco and the Netherlands in the Round of 16.
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