Multiple Nigerian outlets report that FIFA has confirmed the knockout-stage match schedule for the 2026 World Cup, starting with the Round of 16. The new fixtures are set after Round of 32 matches conclude, with teams progressing to the next stage of the tournament. Reports cite specific Round of 32 results in which Argentina advances after a 3-2 win over Cape Verde, while Colombia eliminates Ghana with a 1-0 victory. Vanguard also notes that the final Round of 16 match ends in a goalless draw between Switzerland and Colombia, with Switzerland winning 4-3 on penalties, which completes the Round of 16 lineup and determines subsequent quarter-final matchups. Based on the outlets’ updates, the schedule now includes confirmed Round of 16 dates and venues, and the tournament’s later knockout fixtures are also published in the same coverage as the next rounds are finalized. While the sources differ in which stage details they emphasize—Round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals—they agree that the fixtures and timing are confirmed following completion of the preceding matches.