The World Cup 2026 Round of 16 has officially begun, with the tournament entering one of its most exciting stages. After weeks of thrilling football, only 16 teams remain in the race to lift the biggest trophy in world football.
For football fans across the UAE, matches will take place throughout the evening, late at night, and early morning. Here's the complete World Cup 2026 Round of 16 schedule in UAE time, along with the remaining tournament fixtures.
World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Fixtures (UAE Time)
Saturday
- Canada vs Morocco – 9:00 PM
Sunday
- Paraguay vs France – 1:00 AM
Monday
- Brazil vs Norway – 12:00 AM
- Mexico vs England – 4:00 AM
- Portugal vs Spain – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
- USA vs Belgium – 4:00 AM
- Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 (TBC) – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
- Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 (TBC) – 12:00 AM
World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Schedule (UAE Time)
Friday
- Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 – 12:00 AM
- Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
- Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 – 1:00 AM
- Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 – 5:00 AM
World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Schedule
Tuesday
- Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
- Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 – 11:00 PM
Third-Place Play-Off
- Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 – 1:00 AM
World Cup 2026 Final (UAE Time)
Football's biggest match takes place on Sunday at 11:00 PM (UAE time), when the two remaining teams battle to become FIFA World Cup 2026 champions.
World Cup Fever Continues Across the UAE
Football fans in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the UAE are expected to gather at sports bars, restaurants, fan zones, and FIFA viewing venues to watch the knockout matches. With several heavyweight nations still competing, the Round of 16 promises dramatic moments, surprise results, and unforgettable goals.
As the tournament progresses, every match becomes more important, with a single defeat ending a team's World Cup dream.
Whether you're cheering for Brazil, England, France, Portugal, Spain, or one of the tournament's surprise teams, the knockout stage is set to deliver some of the most exciting football of the year.
