The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 concludes on Tuesday, 07 July, with two crucial knockout clashes. Football fans can look forward to Argentina vs Egypt and Switzerland vs Colombia, with both matches available live on ZEE5 in Malayalam, English, Hindi, and Bangla.
Tuesday, 07 July and 8 July 2026 Fixtures
| Match | IST Time | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇪🇬 Egypt | 01:30 AM | Round of 16 |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland vs 🇨🇴 Colombia | 01:30 AM (Wednesday, 08 July) | Round of 16 |
Argentina booked their place in the Round of 16 after defeating Cape Verde 3-2, while Egypt advanced by overcoming Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout. Switzerland reached the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Algeria, and Colombia secured qualification after defeating Ghana.
Switzerland vs Colombia – FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Switzerland face Colombia in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash at 01:30 AM IST on Wednesday, 08 July. The match will be played at BC Place, Vancouver, with Ivan Arcides Barton Cisneros (El Salvador) serving as the referee.
Switzerland reached the Round of 16 after defeating Algeria 2-0, while Colombia secured their place with a 1-0 victory over Ghana. The winner will advance to the quarter-finals.
Key Players
🇨🇭 Switzerland: Gregor Kobel, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria, Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo, Zeki Amdouni.
🇨🇴 Colombia: Camilo Vargas, Davinson Sánchez, Daniel Muñoz, Jefferson Lerma, Richard Ríos, James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Jhon Durán.
Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches
Following the completion of the Round of 16, attention shifts to the quarter-finals.
| Match | IST Time | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France vs 🇲🇦 Morocco | 01:30 AM (Friday, 10 July) | Quarter-final |
France, one of the tournament favourites, will take on Morocco in the opening quarter-final as both teams chase a place in the last four.
France vs Morocco – FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-final
France will face Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-final at 01:30 AM IST on Friday, 10 July. The match will be played at Boston Stadium, with the winner moving one step closer to the semi-finals.
Key Players
🇫🇷 France: Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Ousmane Dembélé, Mike Maignan, William Saliba, Jules Koundé.
🇲🇦 Morocco: Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Nayef Aguerd, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Hakim Ziyech, Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri.
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Live on ZEE5
Football fans in India can enjoy live Malayalam commentary for every FIFA World Cup 2026 match exclusively on ZEE5. Coverage is also available in English, Hindi, and Bangla, ensuring viewers can follow every moment of the tournament in their preferred language.
Whether you’re supporting Argentina, Egypt, Switzerland, Colombia, France, or Morocco, don’t miss the knockout action as the race for the FIFA World Cup trophy continues.
France vs Morocco Live on DD Sports?
Yes, France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-final is expected to be available live on DD Sports for DD Free Dish viewers, as Doordarshan’s FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage includes selected major matches such as the Opening Match, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and Final.
The complete tournament coverage is available through Zee Network’s sports channels and the ZEE5 streaming platform, while DD Sports offers free-to-air coverage of selected fixtures for viewers using DD Free Dish.
Match: France vs Morocco
Date & Time: Friday, 10 July, 01:30 AM IST
Stage: Quarter-final
Venue: Boston Stadium
Live Streaming: ZEE5
Free-to-air TV: DD Sports on DD Free Dish
