Mexico, France, Sweden headline World Cup knockout triple-header
Short overview
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues with three matches on Tuesday. Côte d'Ivoire face Norway in Dallas, France take on Sweden in New York New Jersey, and co-hosts Mexico meet Ecuador in Mexico City.
The third day of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ knockout stage is set for Tuesday, featuring three matches across the United States. The action begins in Dallas, where Côte d'Ivoire will face Norway, followed by an all-European clash between France and Sweden in New York New Jersey, and concludes with co-hosts Mexico taking on Ecuador in Mexico City.
Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway: Dallas opener
Dallas Stadium hosts the first match of the day at 12:00 local time, as Côte d'Ivoire and Norway meet. Les Éléphants are making their debut in the knockout phase after finishing as runners-up in Group E. Norway, managed by Ståle Solbakken, also secured second place in their group, with Erling Haaland scoring four goals in two appearances during their Group I campaign.
France vs Sweden: European showdown in New York New Jersey
The second match at 16:00 local time features two-time champions France against Sweden at the New York New Jersey Stadium. France enter the match with a perfect record from the group stage, while Sweden advanced as the third-place team from Group F. Both teams have demonstrated significant attacking strength, combining for 17 goals in the group stage.
Mexico vs Ecuador: Co-hosts close the day
The final match at 20:00 local time sees co-hosts Mexico face Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium. Mexico have a strong record at this venue, with eight wins and two draws in ten World Cup matches. Ecuador, however, arrive in confident form, having lost only one of their previous 22 matches and boosted by a victory over Germany in the group stage.
All kick-off times are local. The matches promise high stakes as teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals.
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