FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (July 6): Timings in IST, Venues, Groups
Discover the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule for July 6, featuring two monumental Last 16 clashes. Brazil faces Norway at 1:30 AM IST in New Jersey, while co-hosts Mexico take on England at 5:30 AM IST at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Get all the match timings, venues, and a preview of these high-stakes knockout fixtures as teams battle for a spot.
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Monday, July 6, 2026: Last 16 Fixtures
| Match | Kick-off (IST) | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs Norway | Mon, Jul 6, 1:30 AM | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA | Last 16 |
| Mexico vs England | Mon, Jul 6, 5:30 AM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico | Last 16 |
Brazil vs Norway (1:30 AM IST)
Five-time champions Brazil will face a stern test against a resilient Norway side in the early hours of Monday. Brazil, who had a scare in their Round of 32 match against Japan, winning 2-1, will be looking to assert their dominance. Norway, on the other hand, comes into this clash buoyed by the prolific form of their star striker, Erling Haaland, who has already netted five goals in the tournament. The Scandinavian side will aim to leverage their strong team play and Haaland's clinical finishing to challenge the South American giants. This enticing matchup will unfold at the state-of-the-art New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. Why Are Many Players Wearing Pink Shoes at FIFA World Cup 2026?.
Mexico vs England (5:30 AM IST)
Later in the morning, co-hosts Mexico will ignite the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City as they take on England. Mexico has been in stellar form on home soil, maintaining an unbeaten record without conceding a single goal throughout the tournament so far. Their formidable home advantage at the high-altitude Estadio Azteca, where they have historically lost only two competitive matches since 1966, presents a unique challenge for any visiting team. England, led by their prolific captain Harry Kane and the influential Jude Bellingham, will need to overcome both the passionate Mexican crowd and the challenging conditions to advance to the quarter-finals.
Both matches are set to be captivating contests, with teams vying for a coveted spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Football fans globally are in for a treat as the intensity of the knockout stage continues to build towards an exhilarating conclusion.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 05, 2026 03:16 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
