World Cup 2026 · Round of 16
World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Round of 32 1 Winner vs Round of 32 3 Winner
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
This Round of 16 slot kicks off Sat 04 Jul at 22:30 IST / 13:00 ET / 18:00 BST, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas. The two nations are confirmed once the preceding round concludes.
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 13:00 | Sat 04 Jul |
| CT | US Central | 12:00 | Sat 04 Jul |
| PT | US Pacific | 10:00 | Sat 04 Jul |
| BST | UK | 18:00 | Sat 04 Jul |
| CET | Central Europe | 19:00 | Sat 04 Jul |
| IST | India | 22:30 | Sat 04 Jul |
| GST | Gulf | 21:00 | Sat 04 Jul |
| JST | Japan | 02:00+1 | Sun 05 Jul |
| AEST | Australia East | 03:00+1 | Sun 05 Jul |
Where to watch
In India, all World Cup 2026 matches are on ZEE5 (Paid) and Unite8 Sports. In the United States, Fox / FS1 (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) hold the rights. In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV / STV share coverage. Full broadcaster details by country are at our verified how-to-watch guide →
Match Facts
| Stage | Round of 16 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | NRG Stadium |
| City | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-07-04T17:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Round of 16 qualifiers
Both teams in this round of 16 are decided by earlier results. This slot is filled by Round of 32 1 Winner against Round of 32 3 Winner. The bracket position, venue and kickoff are fixed; the nations confirm once the feeding rounds finish.
Other Round of 16 fixtures
| Sat 04 Jul | Round of 32 2 Winner vs Round of 32 5 Winner | – |
| Sun 05 Jul | Round of 32 4 Winner vs Round of 32 6 Winner | – |
| Mon 06 Jul | Round of 32 7 Winner vs Round of 32 8 Winner | – |
| Mon 06 Jul | Round of 32 11 Winner vs Round of 32 12 Winner | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →