The FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches the Round of 16, with the remaining teams battling for a place in the quarter-finals.

As with every match at the tournament, UK viewers can watch all games live and free-to-air on either BBC One or ITV1, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and ITVX.

England remain in the tournament after defeating DR Congo 2-1 and now face hosts Mexico in one of the standout ties of the round. Other heavyweight clashes include Portugal vs Spain and Brazil vs Norway, while surprise packages Canada and Paraguay look to continue their impressive runs.

World Cup Round of 16 – UK TV Schedule

How to Watch

All Round of 16 matches are available live across the UK on the BBC and ITV.

• BBC coverage: BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
• ITV coverage: ITV1 and ITVX.

Coverage typically begins around 30 minutes before kick-off, with highlights also available after each day’s matches.

England’s Route Continues

England progressed after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over DR Congo and now face tournament co-hosts Mexico in Mexico City. The match is scheduled for 1:00am BST on Monday 6 July and will be shown live on BBC One. It promises to be one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the Round of 16.

Quarter-finals Await

The winners of these eight matches will advance to the World Cup quarter-finals, which begin on Thursday 9 July. By the end of Tuesday’s action, the final eight teams competing for football’s biggest prize will be confirmed.