How the Round of 16 is shaping up as Portugal set up blockbuster Spain showdown

The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its thrilling Round of 16, with Portugal's melodramatic 2-1 triumph implicit Croatia, fueled by a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty, mounting up a highly anticipated clash with rivals Spain. As the knockout bracket solidifies, different confirmed ties see Canada vs Morocco and Brazil vs Norway, with England facing Mexico. The stakes are higher than ever arsenic teams vie for a spot successful the quarterfinals.