Overview

• Mexico will face host Chile after progressing from Group C with draws against Brazil and Spain and a 1-0 win over Morocco.
• Other headline ties include Argentina vs Nigeria, Japan vs France, United States vs Italy, and Ukraine vs Spain.
• Spain reached the knockouts as one of the best third-placed teams, while Argentina and Japan topped their groups with perfect nine-point records.
• The remaining matchups are Colombia vs South Africa, Morocco vs South Korea, and Paraguay vs Norway.
• FIFA scheduled the Round of 16 for Oct. 7–9 across Chile, with games in Valparaíso (Elías Figueroa Brander), Santiago (Estadio Nacional), Talca’s Estadio Fiscal, and Rancagua’s Estadio El Teniente.