FIFA World Cup Round of 16 draw revealed

The business end of the FIFA World Cup has arrived with the competition knockout stage set to get underway on Sunday.

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After an enthralling opening two weeks, the World Cup lifts the stakes with only 16 teams left to battle for football's greatest prize. 

There are no more second chances with all remaining matches sudden death.

There are some scintillating match-ups on offer in the Round of 16 with the powerhouse nations France and Argentina going head to head.

Cristiano Ronaldo's push for for footballing immortality continues as Portugal take on Group A winners Uruguay on Monday morning.

The rest of the knockout games include Brazil taking on surprise packets Mexico, Spain going up against hosts Russia, Sweden and Switzerland facing off and Croatia to clash with Denmark while Belgium will play Japan.

The knockout round will conclude on Wednesday morning (AEST) with England's match against Colombia.

All matches will be broadcast live, free and in HD on SBS.

FIFA World Cup Round of 16

Saturday 30th June 

France v Argentina   - Live on SBS from 11pm (replay 6.3oam Sunday)

Sunday 1st July

Uruguay v Portugal - Live on SBS from 3am

Spain v Russia - Live on SBS from 11pm (replay 6.30am Monday)

Monday 2nd July

Croatia v Denmark - Live on SBS from 3am

Brazil v Mexico - Live on SBS from 11pm  (replay 6.30am Tuesday)

Tuesday 3rd July 

Belgium v Japan - Live on SBS from 3am 

Sweden v Switzerland - Live on SBS from 11pm

Wednesday 4th July

Colombia v England - Live on SBS from 3am (replay 6.30 am)