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.![World cup draw](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/topics/public/images/twg_articles/dgzktwcvqaefhbr.jpg?imwidth=1280)
![World cup draw](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/topics/public/images/twg_articles/dgzktwcvqaefhbr.jpg?imwidth=1280)
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)