The 2026 World Cup heats up as it enters its 25th day on Monday (6/7/2026). According to the official FIFA schedule, two Round of 16 matches will be played to determine which teams earn the right to advance to the quarter-finals.
The opening match at 03:00 WIB will see favorites Brazil take on Norway. Brazil approaches this match on the back of a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, while Norway comes in confident after eliminating Ivory Coast thanks to a crucial late goal by Erling Haaland in the final minutes.
Next, the spotlight will turn to the heated clash between hosts Mexico and England at 07:00 WIB. Mexico advanced to this stage after defeating Ecuador 2-0, while England had to fight hard to come from behind and eliminate the Democratic Republic of Congo through two goals from Harry Kane.
Both matches will determine the next steps for these major teams in keeping their hopes of winning the trophy alive. To date, football fans around the world are looking forward to the surprises that may unfold on the pitch, although the organizers remind that schedules are subject to change at any time.
