The daytime edition of "Night Mundial" covers the 2026 World Cup match schedule by Kyiv time for July 5 and the results of the overnight Round of 16 fixtures that concluded after the morning digest was published. Today the tournament offers two hot playoff matches, and the quarterfinal lineup is already half set.
Morocco and France in the quarterfinals: overnight match results
In the night of July 4–5, the first two Round of 16 matches took place. Morocco demolished Canada 3–0, while France edged Paraguay 1–0. More details on these results can be found in the morning digest; here we provide only the key context for understanding today's schedule.
Morocco secured a quarterfinal spot for the second consecutive time. The goals were scored by Azzedine Ounahi (a brace) and Soufiane Rahimi. Canada, who reached the Round of 16 for the first time in their history, have been eliminated. France got past Paraguay thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty in the 70th minute — his 19th goal at World Cups. Morocco and France will meet on July 9 in Boston.
Full group-stage schedule by Kyiv time: where the tournament stands
A reminder of the broader context for those following the 2026 World Cup match schedule by Kyiv time: the group stage and Round of 32 are complete, and the tournament is now in the Round of 16. Of the 48 teams, 14 remain. A total of 104 matches are scheduled at the 2026 World Cup — a record number in the tournament's history.
Today's playoff matches: dates and Kyiv kick-off times
Two Round of 16 matches await fans on July 5. The first is Brazil vs Norway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with kick-off at 23:00 Kyiv time (16:00 ET). The second is Mexico vs England at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, starting at 03:00 on July 6 Kyiv time (20:00 ET on July 5).
Ahead of the match against Norway, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed at a press conference that Neymar is fully fit and ready to play all 90 minutes. The veteran will start alongside Vinícius Júnior. Brazil are looking to break a trend: the Seleção have lost their last six knockout-stage matches against European sides at World Cups.
Norway's squad includes three Bundesliga players: Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund) and Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) are competing for starting spots. The Mexico vs England match promises to be equally intriguing: the hosts will have the backing of the Azteca crowd, while the Three Lions are seeking a path to the quarterfinals.
How to convert ET to Kyiv time
For convenience: Kyiv = ET + 7 hours. A match at 16:00 ET is 23:00 Kyiv time on the same day; a match at 20:00 ET is 03:00 the following day in Kyiv. All Round of 16 matches take place between July 4 and 7, the quarterfinals run July 9–11, and the semifinals are July 14–15. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 22:00 Kyiv time (15:00 ET).
Tonight — Brazil vs Norway (23:00 Kyiv time) and Mexico vs England (03:00 on July 6 Kyiv time); a detailed preview will follow.
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