The Round of 16 is the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the round where the field is halved again and the contenders start to show. World Cup 2026 Round of 16 tickets cover all eight knockout ties, played from 4 July to 7 July across the host venues in the United States, Canada and Mexico. By this stage, the group of 48 is down to 16, every match is win or go home, and a single result decides who reaches the quarter-finals.
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These eight ties are fed by the Round of 32 winners, so the standard of opposition steps up sharply on what came before. The bracket is fixed in advance, even though the teams are not, which means you can secure a seat at a specific match before the two sides are confirmed. That is the part most buyers want explained, and it is covered in full below, alongside the schedule, prices and how to buy through the World Cup 2026 marketplace.
1BoxOffice has operated as a verified ticket marketplace since 2006, with a 150% money-back guarantee and English and Arabic customer support. Knockout inventory tightens with every round, so a Round of 16 seat is worth locking early while category and position are still open.
The Round of 16 is the second knockout round of the expanded tournament. It follows the group stage and the new Round of 32, taking the 16 sides that came through the first knockout round. Those 16 teams play eight single-elimination ties, and the eight winners advance to the quarter-finals.
There are no draws here. If the scores are level after 90 minutes, the match goes to extra time, then to a penalty shoot-out if still level. Each Round of 16 slot is defined by the two Round of 32 matches that feed it, for example, the winner of Match 73 against the winner of Match 75. The round runs across four days, with two matches on each day, and it sets up the quarter-final line-up from 9 July.
Because the bracket positions are fixed, the slots are listed and on sale now. A slot resolves into a named fixture as the Round of 32 results come in, which are completed on 3 July, the day before the Round of 16 begins.
All eight ties, with the bracket position, venue and date for each. Open a match to see live listings for that slot.
| Match | Fixture | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 89 | Match 74 winner vs Match 77 winner | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 4 July |
| Match 90 | Match 73 winner vs Match 75 winner | NRG Stadium, Houston | 4 July |
| Match 91 | Match 76 winner vs Match 78 winner | MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey | 5 July |
| Match 92 | Match 79 winner vs Match 80 winner | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 5 July |
| Match 93 | Match 83 winner vs Match 84 winner | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | 6 July |
| Match 94 | Match 81 winner vs Match 82 winner | Lumen Field, Seattle | 6 July |
| Match 95 | Match 86 winner vs Match 88 winner | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 7 July |
| Match 96 | Match 85 winner vs Match 87 winner | BC Place, Vancouver | 7 July |
This is the question that holds most buyers back, so it is worth being plain about. A Round of 16 ticket is tied to a match slot, which means a fixed date, a fixed venue and a fixed bracket position, not to two named teams. When you buy Match 92 at the Estadio Azteca, you are buying the seat for whoever wins the two rounds of 32 ties that feed it.
The teams are confirmed as the Round of 32 plays out, finishing on 3 July, the day before this round starts. Until then, the matchup shows as a bracket position. Your ticket is valid for that slot regardless of which sides come through, so the seat is secure even though the names are not yet printed. The trade-off is the same one buyers always weigh in the knockouts. Buy early, and you fix venue, date and category while choice is widest, but you do not yet know the teams. Wait, and you may know more, but the best seats for the stronger ties move fast, and prices climb.
For buyers chasing a specific nation, the route is to follow that team's path through the bracket. The schedule table above shows which Round of 32 winners feed each Round of 16 slot, so you can work back from the slot to the group your team is likely to come through.
Demand concentrates on the host slots and the ties most likely to land a heavyweight. Match 92 at the Estadio Azteca is the standout, carrying the path that a Group A winner runs through, the slot Mexico would follow if they top their group and win in the Round of 32. A knockout night in Mexico City is among the most sought-after tickets of the tournament outside the final week.
Match 91 at MetLife in New York and New Jersey draws the same host-market weight, and the Dallas and Atlanta ties, Match 93 and Match 95, sit at large venues that tend to attract the bigger names as the bracket firms up. The slots in Houston, Seattle and Vancouver, Match 90, Match 94 and Match 96, can offer better value, since neither feeding position guarantees a marquee side.
Last-16 seats sit above the earlier rounds. Five factors set the figure on any slot: whether a host nation feeds into it, the seating category, the venue size, the strength of the bracket positions involved and how close the match sits to kick-off. Primary-sale Round of 16 face values were structured higher than both the group stage and the Round of 32, and the resale market reflects that, with the host slots at the top of the range.
| Category | Typical location | Approx resale range (GBP) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 4 | Upper corners and upper tier behind the goals | From approximately £190 | Reaching a last-16 tie on the lowest budget |
| Category 3 | Upper tier longside and lower behind the goals | Approximately £240 to £600 | A clear view at mid-range cost |
| Category 2 | Lower tier wide and upper tier central | Approximately £500 to £1,500 | Balancing position against price |
| Category 1 | Lower tier central, around the halfway line | Approximately £950 to £3,500 plus | The best sightlines for host and heavyweight slots |
| Hospitality | Premium lounges, suites and club seats | From approximately £2,000 | Catering, lounge access and a guaranteed premium seat |
These brackets span all eight ties, so a host slot in Category 1 can cost several times a quieter slot in the same category. Prices are aggregated from secondary-market listings and shift with demand, and they tend to firm up as the Round of 32 results confirm the teams. The figure on each match page is the one that applies.
No membership is needed to attend a knockout match. The primary-sale routes were the random selection draws, the team and supporter packages sold through national associations, and the host-city release windows run by the tournament organisers. Those windows released seats in batches, with a last-minute sales section handling the remainder closer to kick-off.
Deep into the knockouts, those routes thin out, because supporter allocations depend on a team still being in the tournament and are released late. That leaves the resale market as the practical way to fix a last-16 seat in advance. Buying through a verified marketplace means the listing is checked, the seat is confirmed, and the order is protected, rather than relying on a private transfer with no recourse.
1BoxOffice has sold live event tickets since 2006, with a 150% money-back guarantee and English and Arabic support. Buying a last-16 slot takes eight steps.
Step1
Choose your match slot
Use the schedule above or the fixture list to pick a Round of 16 slot by venue and date. Each slot has its own page with live listings.
Step2
Compare categories
Review the seating categories and prices that match. The page shows where each block sits and the current floor for the slot.
Step3
Select your seats
Pick the quantity and listing that fit your budget and position. Filter for seats together if your party needs them, as knockout blocks sell faster.
Step4
Review the order
Check the match, date, venue and category before you proceed. Remember, the seat is tied to the slot, valid for whichever teams qualify for it.
Step5
Create an account
You can create an account to track the purchase and receive delivery updates as the teams are confirmed.
Step6
Pay securely
Complete checkout with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay over an encrypted connection. Your details are not shared with third-party vendors.
Step7
Receive confirmation
You get an order confirmation straight away, with delivery details for the slot. Most knockout seats are delivered to mobile ahead of the match.
Step8
Track your order
Follow progress through the track order page, and reach support in English or Arabic if you have a question.
Round of 16 tickets are delivered in a few formats depending on the seller and the venue. The tournament has leaned heavily on mobile delivery through its app, so most buyers should expect a mobile ticket, often issued once the teams are confirmed.
| Delivery type | What to check |
|---|---|
| Mobile transfer | That you can install the required app and sign in before matchday, and that your phone is charged on the day |
| E-ticket PDF | That the PDF opens and the QR code is clear, with a backup saved offline |
| Hospitality wristband or pass | The collection point, the time window and any dress code for the lounge |
| Will-call collection | The collection location, the ID required and how early the desk opens |
Bring photo ID that matches the booking, arrive early for security, and check the venue bag policy in advance. Knockout crowds build earlier than group games, and host-nation ties draw the largest queues of all.
Knockout travel needs planning because the teams are unknown until early July. Matches in the United States require entry clearance for most non-citizens: travellers from visa-waiver countries need an approved ESTA, while others need a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa, which should be applied for well ahead of time. Canada uses an eTA for visa-exempt visitors, and Mexico has its own rules, so the Vancouver slot involves a different system from the US ties, and the Mexico City slot another again.
Because a Round of 16 slot is fixed to a city and date, you can book travel and accommodation around the venue before you know the teams. Keep accommodation refundable until your seats are confirmed and delivered, and build flexibility into return dates, since the team you want to follow could advance into the quarter-finals in a different host city.
The eight winners carry into the Quarter-final tickets from 9 July, then the Semi-final tickets on 14 and 15 July, leading to the Final tickets at MetLife Stadium on 19 July, where prices reach their tournament peak. Many fans pair a Round of 16 slot with a later-round match in the same host city to build a fuller trip.
The Round of 16 is the second knockout round of the 2026 World Cup, the last 16 of the tournament. The 16 sides that came through the Round of 32 play eight single-elimination ties. The eight winners advance to the quarter-finals, and the losers are out. It runs from 4 July to 7 July.
The Round of 16 runs across four days, from Saturday 4 July to Tuesday 7 July 2026, with two matches on each day. The quarter-finals then begin on 9 July, the semi-finals fall on 14 and 15 July, and the tournament ends with the final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium.
The 16 teams come through the Round of 32, the first knockout round. Each Round of 16 tie is fed by two Round of 32 matches, so a slot reads as the winner of one match against the winner of another. That structure is fixed in advance, which is why the slots are known and on sale before the teams are confirmed.
Yes. A Round of 16 ticket is tied to a match slot, meaning a fixed date, venue and bracket position, not to two named teams. You buy the seat for whoever wins the two rounds of 32 ties that feed it. Your ticket stays valid for that slot regardless of which sides come through.
The teams are confirmed as the Round of 32 plays out, which finishes on 3 July, the day before the Round of 16 begins. Your slot resolves into a named fixture at that point, and the same seat applies. You then receive delivery details for the confirmed match.
Last-16 prices sit above the group stage and the Round of 32. Value categories on the quieter slots are listed from around £190, while Category 1 seats for host and heavyweight ties reach £3,500 or more. Hospitality starts from around £2,000. The figure on each match page is the live floor for that specific slot.
Seats are sold across four categories plus hospitality. Category 1 is the most central, usually a lower-tier near the halfway line. Category 2 covers the wider lower tier and central upper tier. Category 3 is the upper-tier longside and lower behind the goals. Category 4 is the upper corners and is the lowest-priced option.
The host slots draw the most interest. Match 92 at the Estadio Azteca is the standout, on the path a Group A winner runs through, the slot Mexico would follow by topping their group and winning in the Round of 32. The MetLife slot, Match 91, and the Dallas and Atlanta ties follow close behind.
There are no draws in the knockouts. If the scores are level after 90 minutes, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time. If it is still level, it is decided by a penalty shoot-out. Your ticket covers the full match, including extra time and penalties, so there is nothing extra to buy on the day.
Most knockout seats are delivered to mobile, with the tournament leaning on app-based delivery, often once the teams are confirmed. Some listings arrive as an e-ticket PDF, hospitality as a wristband or pass, and a few via will-call collection. Install any required app and sign in before matchday, and keep a charged phone with you.
Most non-citizens do. Travellers from visa-waiver countries need an approved ESTA, while others need a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa, applied for early. Canada uses an eTA for visa-exempt visitors, and Mexico has separate rules, so the Vancouver slot and the Mexico City slot each involve a different entry system from the US ties.
It means that if valid tickets are not delivered in time for the match, or the order cannot be honoured, you are covered beyond a standard refund. Every Round of 16 order on 1BoxOffice carries this guarantee, alongside encrypted checkout and English and Arabic support. It is the protection that separates a verified marketplace from a private transfer.
For questions on payment, delivery, the guarantee and account management, see the full FAQ. For anything specific to a single slot, open that match page from the schedule above, where the live price, venue and delivery details for that tie are shown.
Sources: Round of 16 bracket, venues and dates verified via NBC Sports and CBS schedule reporting and cross-checked against live 1BoxOffice fixture listings. Tournament format confirmed via the official tournament schedule. Primary-sale category bands per Sports Illustrated reporting on official ticket pricing. Resale ranges aggregated from live 1BoxOffice listings observed on 25 May 2026.
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