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Mexico vs England Official Starting Lineups, Sunday, 5 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

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Mexico vs England Official Starting Lineups, Sunday, 5 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

Here are the official starting lineups for Mexico vs England in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This thrilling match will be held at the famous Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, kicking off at 6:00 p.m. local time.

In this match, the Mexican national team includes 2 players from Serie A: Santiago Giménez of AC Milan and Johan Vásquez, a defender from Genoa.

06-07-2026 00:00
Round of 16
Mexico
Mexico
England
England
2 - 3

 

FIFA Ranking

England holds the 4th position in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings, while Mexico is ranked 10th worldwide.

 

How did they reach the Round of 16?

Mexico has emerged as one of the standout teams in the tournament, showcasing a solid defense and the advantage of playing at home. In the Group Stage, Mexico advanced with a flawless 9 points. Round of 32: They defeated Ecuador 2-0 in Mexico City. A key detail: El Tri entered this stage with four consecutive wins, maintaining clean sheets and outscoring their opponents 8-0.

England progressed through the group stage without a loss, but their path has been described as somewhat disjointed, heavily relying on individual brilliance. In the Round of 32: They trailed DR Congo for 75 minutes before Harry Kane netted two late goals, clinching a 2-1 comeback victory.

 

👉   2 Serie A players called up for  🇲🇽  the Mexico National team:
  • AC Milan Santiago Giménez.
  • Genoa defender Johan Vásquez.
👉   No Serie A players in the England  National team

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

🇲🇽    Mexico official lineup (4-3-3): Raúl Rangel; Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallard; Érik Lira, Gilberto Mora, Luis Romo; Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones.

Substitutes: Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa (GK), Edson Álvarez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Alexis Vega, Santiago Gimenez, Armando González, Israel Reyes, Orbelín Pineda, Obed Vargas, Mateo Chávez, César Huerta, Guillermo Martínez, Luis Chávez, Brian Gutiérrez.

Head Coach: Javier Aguirre

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿    England official lineup: Jordan Pickford; Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane.

Substitutes: Dean Henderson, James Trafford (GK), John Stones, Marcus Rashford, Trevoh Chalobah, Jordan Henderson, Dan Burn, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Ivan Toney, Reece James, Djed Spence.

Head Coach:  Thomas Tuchel

Mexico
England

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
3
Defender
46'
23
Defender
5
Defender
2
Defender
79'
6
Midfielder
19
Midfielder
62'
7
Midfielder
62'
25
Midfielder
16
Attacker
81'
9
Attacker
1
Goalkeeper
2
Defender
26
Defender
6
Defender
3
Defender
75'
4
Midfielder
8
Midfielder
75'
10
Midfielder
18
Attacker
7
Attacker
57'
9
Attacker
90'

Substitutes

13
Goalkeeper
21
Attacker
20
Midfielder
17
Midfielder
18
Midfielder
24
Midfielder
14
Attacker
12
Goalkeeper
10
Attacker
15
Defender
4
Midfielder
46'
11
Attacker
62'
26
Midfielder
62'
8
Midfielder
79'
22
Attacker
81'
24
Defender
20
Attacker
12
Defender
16
Midfielder
11
Attacker
14
Midfielder
19
Attacker
23
Goalkeeper
21
Attacker
13
Goalkeeper
22
Attacker
5
Defender
57'
25
Defender
75'
15
Defender
75'
17
Attacker
90'

 

Mexico    Mexico National World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Guadalajara), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna)
  • Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), Israel Reyes (Club America), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vasquez (Genoa), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Mateo Chavez (AZ)
  • Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutierrez, Luis Romo (Guadalajara), Edson Alvarez (West Ham), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Chavez (Dynamo Moscow)
  • Forwards: Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah), Guillermo Martinez (UNAM), Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Raul Jimenez (Fulham)
England   England World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City)
  • Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur)
  • Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
  • Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

 

The Azteca Stadium is set for Mexico vs England

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Mexico’s official starting lineup against England

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England’s official starting lineup against Mexico

England: 1 Jordan Pickford, 2 Ezri Konsa, 3 Nico O'Reilly, 4 Declan Rice, 6 Marc Guéhi, 7 Bukayo Saka, 8 Elliot Anderson, 9 Harry Kane (c), 10 Jude Bellingham, 18 Anthony Gordon, 26 Jarell Quansah Substitutes: 5 John Stones, 11 Marcus Rashford, 12 Trevoh Chalobah, 13 Dean Henderson, 14 Jordan Henderson, 15 Dan Burn, 16 Kobbie Mainoo, 17 Morgan Rogers, 18 Anthony Gordon, 19 Ollie Watkins, 20 Noni Madueke, 21 Eberechi Eze, 22 Ivan Toney, 23 James Trafford, 24 Reece James, 25 Djed Spence

 

 

Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka arrive

 

England's matchday crest and printing for their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. Dated 05.07.26.

Credit via x.com/england

 

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Photo via x.com/miseleccionmxEN

 

 

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🇲🇽 Mexico – England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Venue: Estadio Azteca (officially designated as Mexico City Stadium during the tournament)
Mexico City, Mexico
Kickoff Time (Local): 6:00 p.m. CST (Mexico City)Kickoff Time (US): 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT

Referee: Alireza Faghani IRN/AUS
Assistant Referee 1: George Lakrindis AUS
Assistant Referee 2: Andrew Lindsay AUS
Fourth Official: Jalal Jayed MAR
Reserve AR: Zakaria Brinsi MAR
Video Assistant Referee: Nicolas Gallo COL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Juan Lara CHI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Juan Soto VEN

 

Brazil vs Norway Official Starting Lineups, Sunday, 5 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16 

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Brazil vs Norway Official Starting Lineup, Sunday, 5 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

Here are Brazil vs Norway official starting lineups in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The match will kick off at 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

This match includes 6 players from Serie A. Representing Brazil are Juventus defender Gleison Bremer and Atalanta midfielder Éderson. On the Norway side, we have Bologna defender Torbjorn Heggem, Genoa defender Leo Skiri Ostigard, Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt, and Cremonese midfielder Morten Thorsby.

Stats: Interestingly, Norway has never lost to Brazil in their four previous encounters, recording two wins and two draws. Their most notable match was a 2-1 victory for Norway during the group stage of the 1998 World Cup.

 

05-07-2026 20:00
Round of 16
Brazil
Brazil
Norway
Norway
1 - 2

 

FIFA Ranking

Brazil enters this eagerly awaited Round of 16 clash against Norway as the higher-ranked team, currently positioned 6th in the world. Meanwhile, Norway, led by Erling Haaland, is ranked 23rd in the FIFA standings.

 

How did they reach the Round of 16?

Brazil progressed from Group C without a loss, achieving a 1-1 draw against Morocco and securing impressive 3-0 victories over Haiti and Scotland. In the Round of 32, they triumphed over Japan with a score of 2-1 in Houston, thanks to a 56th-minute equalizer from Casemiro and a thrilling 96th-minute winner from Gabriel Martinelli.

Norway advanced as the runners-up in Group I, finishing behind France. They clinched their knockout stage spot with wins against Iraq (4-1) and Senegal (3-2), although they rested key players in a 4-1 defeat to France. In the Round of 32, they celebrated their first-ever World Cup knockout win by defeating the Ivory Coast 2-1, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal in the 86th minute.

 

 

👉    2 Serie A players called up for  🇧🇷   Brazil National team for the World Cup 2026:
  • Juventus defender Gleison Bremer
  • Atalanta midfielder Éderson
👉   Serie A players called up for    🇳🇴     the Norway National team:
  • Bologna defender Torbjorn Heggem
  • Genoa defender Leo Skiri Ostigard
  • Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt
  • Cremonese midfielder Morten Thorsby

 

 

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

🇧🇷   Brazil official lineup (4-4-2): Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Rayan, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Martinelli; Cunha, Vinicius.

Substitutes: Ederson, Weverton, Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo Santos, Ederson, Endrick, Fabinho, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, Raphinha, Neymar, Igor Thiago

Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.

🇳🇴   Norway official lineup (4-3-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa.

Substitutes: Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik, Fredrik Andre Bjørkan, Henrik Falchener, Leo Ostigard, Sondre Klingen Langas, Fredrik Aursnes, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Kristian Thorstvedt, Morten Thorsby, Thelo Aasgaard, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Oscar Bobb

Head Coach: Ståle Solbakken.

Brazil
Norway

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
13
Defender
16
Defender
3
Defender
4
Defender
8
Midfielder
79'
5
Midfielder
22
Attacker
68'
9
Attacker
58'
26
Attacker
68'
7
Attacker
1
Goalkeeper
5
Defender
90'
26
Defender
63'
3
Defender
17
Defender
10
Midfielder
6
Midfielder
8
Midfielder
7
Attacker
46'
20
Attacker
46'
9
Attacker

Substitutes

14
Defender
6
Defender
23
Goalkeeper
11
Attacker
17
Midfielder
24
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
15
Defender
21
Attacker
25
Attacker
19
Attacker
58'
10
Attacker
68'
18
Midfielder
68'
2
Midfielder
79'
2
Midfielder
18
Midfielder
13
Goalkeeper
23
Attacker
15
Defender
19
Midfielder
11
Attacker
24
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
25
Defender
22
Attacker
46'
21
Midfielder
46'
14
Midfielder
63'
4
Defender
90'

 

Brazil
Norway

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
13
Defender
16
Defender
3
Defender
4
Defender
8
Midfielder
79'
5
Midfielder
22
Attacker
68'
9
Attacker
58'
26
Attacker
68'
7
Attacker
1
Goalkeeper
5
Defender
90'
26
Defender
63'
3
Defender
17
Defender
10
Midfielder
6
Midfielder
8
Midfielder
7
Attacker
46'
20
Attacker
46'
9
Attacker

Substitutes

14
Defender
6
Defender
23
Goalkeeper
11
Attacker
17
Midfielder
24
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
15
Defender
21
Attacker
25
Attacker
19
Attacker
58'
10
Attacker
68'
18
Midfielder
68'
2
Midfielder
79'
2
Midfielder
18
Midfielder
13
Goalkeeper
23
Attacker
15
Defender
19
Midfielder
11
Attacker
24
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
25
Defender
22
Attacker
46'
21
Midfielder
46'
14
Midfielder
63'
4
Defender
90'

 

Brazil   Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio)
  • Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG).
  • Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ahli), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo), Éderson (Atalanta.)
  • Forwards: Endrick (Lyon/Real Madrid), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid).

Note: Last-minute change.   On June 7, Atalanta’s midfielder Éderson has been selected for Brazil’s World Cup team by manager Carlo Ancelotti, stepping in for the injured AS Roma right-back Wesley. Wesley is unable to participate in the tournament because of a left thigh adductor injury, which has opened the door for the 26-year-old Éderson to join the squad.

 

Norway   Norway World Cup 2026 Squad: 
  • Goalkeepers: Orjan Haskjold Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV).
  • Defenders: Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), David Moller Wolfe (Wolverhampton), Fredrik Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt), Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna), Leo Skiri Ostigard (Genoa), Sondre Langas (Derby County), Henrik Falchener (Viking).
  • Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers).
  • Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt).

 

The New York / New Jersey Stadium is set for the game Brazil vs Norway

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Brazil’s official starting lineup against Norway

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Norway’s official starting lineup against Brazil

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Credit via x.com/CBF_Futebol

 

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Photo via x.com/nff_landslag

 

 

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🇧🇷  Brazil – Norway   🇳🇴

Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Kick-off Time: 16:00 New York local time (UTC-4)
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Referee: Ismail Elfath USA
Assistant Referee 1: Corey Parker USA
Assistant Referee 2: Kyle Atkins USA
Fourth Official: Said Martinez HON
Reserve AR: Walter Lopez HON

 

Paraguay vs France Official Lineups, Saturday, 4 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

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Paraguay vs France Official Lineups, Saturday, 4 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

Here are the official starting lineups for Paraguay and France in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, taking place on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The match is set to begin at 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. The victorious team will move on to the quarter-finals to face either Canada or Morocco.

04-07-2026 21:00
Round of 16
Paraguay
Paraguay
France
France
0 - 1

 

FIFA Ranking

France enters the match as the top team in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, while Paraguay holds the No. 34 position. The live leaderboard before the match showcases the progression of the tournament’s knockout stage, emphasizing the significant difference in rankings.

 

How did they reach the Round of 16?

France advanced to the round of 16 after winning Group I with an impeccable 3-0 record, defeating Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, and then eliminating Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32. Paraguay finished third in Group D but pulled off a stunning upset by knocking out Germany in a shootout during the round of 32.

France has been a dominant force in the tournament, showcasing a powerful, high-scoring offense. Group Stage Group I: They finished first with 9 points, outscoring their opponents 10-2. They triumphed over Senegal 3-1, Iraq 3-0, and Norway 4-1. Round of 32: They defeated Sweden 3-0, with Kylian Mbappé scoring two goals and Bradley Barcola adding one. Captain Kylian Mbappé netted 6 goals overall, while Michael Olise emerged as the tournament’s key playmaker.

Paraguay battled through a challenging group by defeating the 2014 world champions. Group Stage Group D: They finished third with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss). They started with a 4-1 defeat to the USA, bounced back with a 1-0 victory against Türkiye, and ended with a 0-0 draw against Australia. Round of 32: They achieved the tournament’s biggest upset by eliminating Germany. After a 1-1 draw (with Julio Enciso scoring), goalkeeper Orlando Gill clinched the victory in a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout.

 

✅    Serie A players called up for  🇵🇾   the Paraguay National team World Cup 2026 Squad:

  • Cremonese forward Antonio Sanabria
✅    Serie A players called up for   🇫🇷    the France National team World Cup Squad:
  • AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan
  •  AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone
  • AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot
  • Inter forward Marcus Thuram

 

 

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

🇵🇾 Paraguay official lineup (5-4-1): Orlando Gill; Juan José Cáceres, Gustavo Velázquez, Gustavo Gómez (Captain), Omar Alderete, Júnior Alonso; Miguel Almirón, Diego Gómez, Andrés Cubas, Matías Galarza;Julio Enciso.

Subs: Roberto “Gatito” Fernández (GK), Gastón Olveira (GK), Fabián Balbuena, José Canale, Alexandro Maidana, Damián Bobadilla, Braian Ojeda, Maurício, Gustavo Caballero, Ramón Sosa, Alejandro Romero Gamarra, Isidro Pitta, Antonio Sanabria, Gabriel Ávalos.

🇫🇷 France official lineup (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Digne, Upamecano, Kounde, Saliba, Kone, Rabiot, Dembele, mbappe, Olise, Barcola

Substitutes: Samba, Risser, Gusto, Konate, L. Hernandez, T. Hernandez, Lacroix, Tchouameni, Kante, Zaire-Emery, Cherki, Akliouche, Thuram, Doue, Mateta

Paraguay
France

Starting lineups

12
Goalkeeper
15
Defender
71'
2
Defender
4
Defender
6
Defender
3
Defender
58'
14
Midfielder
8
Midfielder
23
Midfielder
10
Midfielder
71'
19
Attacker
61'
16
Goalkeeper
4
Defender
5
Defender
3
Defender
17
Defender
14
Midfielder
6
Midfielder
11
Midfielder
12
Attacker
61'
10
Attacker
7
Attacker
84'

Substitutes

9
Attacker
5
Defender
1
Goalkeeper
20
Midfielder
7
Midfielder
22
Goalkeeper
16
Midfielder
18
Attacker
26
Defender
17
Midfielder
25
Attacker
13
Defender
58'
24
Attacker
61'
11
Midfielder
71'
21
Attacker
71'
19
Defender
9
Attacker
15
Defender
2
Defender
8
Midfielder
21
Defender
18
Midfielder
25
Midfielder
22
Attacker
26
Defender
7
Midfielder
1
Goalkeeper
23
Goalkeeper
20
Midfielder
61'
24
Attacker
84'

 

Paraguay   Paraguay World Cup Squad:  

  • Goalkeepers: Roberto Junior Fernandez (Cerro Porteno), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gaston Olveira (Olimpia).
  • Defenders: Omar Alderete (Sunderland), Junior Alonso (Atletico Mineiro), Fabian Balbuena (Gremio), Juan Jose Caceres (Dinamo Moscow), Jose Canale (Lanus), Gustavo Gomez (Palmeiras), Alexandro Maidana (Talleres), Gustavo Velazquez (Cerro Porteno).
  • Midfielders: Damian Bobadilla (Sao Paulo), Gustavo Caballero (Portsmouth), Andres Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps), Matias Galarza (Atlanta United), Diego Gomez (Brighton), Mauricio Magalhaes (Palmeiras), Briaian Ojeda (Orlando City), Alejandro Romero (Al Ain).
  • Forwards: Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United), Gabriel Avalos (Independiente), Alex Arce (Independiente Rivadavia), Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), Isidro Pitta (Bragantino), Antonio Sanabria (Cremonese), Ramon Sosa (Palmeiras).

 

France   France World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
  • Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).
  • Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
  • Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter).

 

Paraguay’s official starting lineup against France
France’s official starting lineup against Paraguay

 

 

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Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Time: 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, PA, USA

Referee: Ilgiz Tantashev UZB
Assistant Referee 1: Andrey Tsapenko UZB
Assistant Referee 2: Timur Gaynullin UZB
Fourth Official: Abdulrahman Al Jassim QAT
Reserve AR: Taleb Al Marri QAT
Video Assistant Referee: Juan Lara CHI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Marco Di Bello ITA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Joe Dickerson USA

Canada vs Morocco Official Lineups, Saturday, 4 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

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Canada vs Morocco Official Lineups, Saturday, 4 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

Here are the official starting lineups for Canada vs Morocco in this Round of 16 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is scheduled for NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, July 4, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time / 12:00 PM local time. The winner will progress to the Quarterfinals to face either Brazil or Norway.

Fact:  This matchup is a rematch from the 2022 World Cup Group Stage, where Morocco triumphed over Canada with a score of 2-1 before embarking on an unexpected journey to the semifinals.

 

04-07-2026 17:00
Round of 16
Canada
Canada
Morocco
Morocco
0 - 3

 

FIFA Ranking

Morocco holds the 6th position globally, whereas Canada is placed at 30th.

How did they reach the Round of 16?

Canada: Under the guidance of coach Jesse Marsch, Canada made history by securing their first knockout stage win in the Round of 32, triumphing over South Africa with a last-minute goal from Stephen Eustáquio, finishing 1-0.

Morocco: The Atlas Lions, currently ranked 6th in the world, advanced to the Round of 16 after a thrilling Round of 32 match, where they defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.

 

Head to Head

This marks the fifth encounter between the two countries. Morocco has the upper hand with three victories and one draw against Canada. Last Meeting: Morocco triumphed over Canada with a score of 2-1 during the Group Stage at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

 

 

✅   2 Serie A players called up for  🇨🇦   Canada National team for the World Cup 2026:

  •  Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone  *
  • Juventus forward Jonathan David

 

* Ismaël Koné experienced a broken leg (tibia-fibula fracture) during the second group match on June 18 against Qatar. He sustained a serious tibia-fibula fracture following a tackle from Assim Madibo, necessitating emergency surgery. As a result of the challenge, Madibo received a five-match suspension. Despite this setback, Koné continues to be part of the squad to cheer on his teammates.

 

✅    1 Serie A players called up for  🇲🇦   Morocco National team for the World Cup 2026:

  • AS Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui

 

 

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

 

 

Canada
Morocco

Starting lineups

16
Goalkeeper
2
Defender
4
Defender
15
Defender
23
Defender
87'
22
Defender
79'
20
Midfielder
79'
7
Midfielder
10
Attacker
17
Attacker
87'
12
Attacker
63'
1
Goalkeeper
2
Defender
14
Defender
87'
3
Defender
25
Defender
6
Midfielder
63'
8
Midfielder
87'
23
Midfielder
63'
10
Midfielder
11
Midfielder
22'
24
Midfielder

Substitutes

19
Defender
13
Defender
3
Defender
11
Attacker
1
Goalkeeper
5
Defender
6
Midfielder
18
Goalkeeper
25
Midfielder
9
Attacker
63'
24
Attacker
79'
14
Attacker
79'
21
Midfielder
87'
26
Attacker
87'
26
Defender
20
Attacker
13
Defender
18
Defender
21
Attacker
16
Midfielder
22
Goalkeeper
12
Goalkeeper
19
Midfielder
17
Midfielder
9
Attacker
22'
4
Midfielder
63'
7
Midfielder
63'
15
Midfielder
87'
5
Midfielder
87'
Canada   Canada World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair (Inter Miami), Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Crystal Palace).
  • Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Derek Cornelius (Marseille), Richie Laryea (Toronto), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham), Moise Bombito (Nice), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough).
  • Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Ismael Kone (Sassuolo), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), Mathieu Choiniere (Los Angeles FC), Ali Ahmed (Norwich City), Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht), Liam Millar (Hull City), Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL), Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto).
  • Forwards: Jonathan David (Juventus), Cyle Larin (Southampton), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal), Promise David (Union SG).
Morocco   Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal), Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (AS FAR)
  • Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV Eindhoven), Youssef Belammari (Al Ahly), Nayef Aguerd (Olympique de Marseille), Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace), Issa Diop (Fulham), Redouane Halhal (Mechelen), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)
  • Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma), Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis), Azzedine Ounahi (Girone), Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart), Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven)
  • Forwards: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), Soufiane Rahimi (Al Ain), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos), Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), Yassine Gessime (Strasbourg), Ayoube Amaimouni (Eintracht Frankfurt)

 

 

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🇨🇦   Canada – Morocco    🇲🇦

Date: Saturday, July 4
Kick-off is at 1:00 p.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. PDT)
Venue: Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)
Houston, Texas.USA

Referee: Michael Oliver (England)
Assistant Referee 1: Stuart Burt (England)
Assistant Referee 2: James Mainwaring (England)
Fourth Official: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Hessel Steegstra (Netherlands)

Colombia vs Ghana Official Lineups, Friday, 3 July 2026, World Cup Round of 32

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Colombia vs Ghana Official Lineups, Friday, 3 July 2026, World Cup Round of 32

Here are the official starting lineups for the Colombia vs Ghana Round of 32 match in the FIFA World Cup, scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The winner will advance to play against Switzerland in the Round of 16. This match showcases two Serie A players from Colombia: Bologna’s defender Jhon Lucumi and Cagliari’s defender Yerry Mina.

 

How did they make it to the Round of 32?

Colombia and Ghana reached the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup through very different group-stage performances. Colombia topped Group K with seven points, having defeated Uzbekistan 3-1, secured a 1-0 victory over Congo DR, and managed a 0-0 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

On the other hand, Ghana progressed from Group L as one of the best third-place teams. They won against Panama 1-0 with a stoppage-time goal, held England to a 0-0 draw, and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final match.

04-07-2026 01:30
Round of 32
Colombia
Colombia
Ghana
Ghana
1 - 0

 

👉   Serie A players in   🇨🇴    the Colombia National team:
  • Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi
  • Cagliari defender Yerry Mina
👉   No Serie A players in Ghana National team

 

🇨🇴   Colombia starting lineup: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica; Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Gustavo Puerta; James Rodríguez, Jhon Córdoba, Luis Díaz

Substitutes: Kevin Castaño, Juan Fernando Quintero, Jorge Carrascal, Luis Suárez, Cucho Hernández, Santiago Arias, David Ospina, Yerry Mina, Álvaro Montero, Richard Ríos, Deiver Machado, Andrés Gómez, Juan Portilla, Willer Ditta, Jaminton Campaz

🇬🇭   Ghana starting lineup: Lawrence Ati Zigi; Marvin Senaya, Jerome Opoku, Derrick Luckassen, Gideon Mensah; Thomas Partey; Iñaki Williams, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kwasi Sibo, Antoine Semenyo; Jordan Ayew

Substitutes: Christopher Bonsu Baah, Prince Adu, Abdul Fatawu, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Ernest Nuamah, Elisha Owusu, Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Benjamin Asare, Abdul Mumin, Joseph Anang, Augustine Boakye, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Abdul Rahman Baba

Colombia
Ghana

Starting lineups

12
Goalkeeper
2
Defender
23
Defender
3
Defender
17
Defender
14
Midfielder
10
Midfielder
46'
16
Midfielder
11
Midfielder
72'
9
Attacker
8'
7
Attacker
90'
1
Goalkeeper
23
Defender
14
Defender
18
Defender
26
Defender
12'
3
Midfielder
79'
8
Midfielder
62'
5
Midfielder
11
Attacker
19
Attacker
62'
9
Attacker
79'

Substitutes

13
Defender
19
Attacker
24
Goalkeeper
4
Defender
1
Goalkeeper
22
Defender
18
Defender
8
Midfielder
26
Attacker
5
Midfielder
15
Midfielder
6
Midfielder
46'
20
Midfielder
72'
25
Attacker
8'
21
Attacker
90'
17
Defender
22
Midfielder
21
Defender
4
Defender
6
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
16
Goalkeeper
20
Midfielder
13
Attacker
10
Attacker
2
Defender
12'
7
Midfielder
62'
15
Midfielder
62'
24
Attacker
79'
25
Attacker
79'
Colombia   Colombia World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield), David Ospina (Atletico Nacional).
  • Defenders: Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Deiver Machado (Nantes).
  • Midfielders: Richard Rios (Benfica), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Kevin Castano (River Plate), Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico Paranaense), Gustavo Puerta (Racing de Santander), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), James Rodriguez (Minnesota United), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central).
  • Forwards: Juan Camilo Hernandez (Real Betis), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Luis Suarez (Sporting), Carlos Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama), Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar).

Ghana   Ghana:

  • Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak), Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen), Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)
  • Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK), Derrick Luckassen (Pafos), Gideon Mensah (Auxerre), Marvin Senaya (Auxerre), Alidu Seidu (Rennes), Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir), Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg), Kojo Oppong Peprah (OGC Nice)
  • Midfielders: Thomas Partey (Villarreal), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atlanta BC), Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo), Augustine Boakye (Saint-Etienne), Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjaelland), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City), Elisha Owusu (Auxerre)
  • Forwards: Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al Qadsiah), Ernest Nuamah (Lyon), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City), Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria Plzen), Inaki Williams (Athletic Club), Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)

 

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Colombia official starting lineup against Ghana

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Photo via x.com/FCFSeleccionCol

 

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Photo via x.com/ghanafaofficial

 

 

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🇨🇴  Colombia – Ghana 🇬🇭

Date & Time: Friday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO

Referee: Clément Turpin FRA
Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Danos FRA
Assistant Referee 2: Benjamin Pagès FRA
Fourth Official: Alejandro José Hernández Hernández ESP
Reserve AR: José Enrique Naranjo Pérez ESP
Video Assistant Referee: Jerom Brisard FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Willy Delajod FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Fu Ming CHN