The last 16 is made up of the six group winners, six runners-up and the four best third-placed sides. Ties start on 16 September. The final is on 27 September.
Qualified
Group winners
- Poland (Group A)
- Brazil (Group B)
- France (Group C)
- Italy (Group D)
- North Korea (Group E)
- Spain (Group F)
Group runners-up
- Argentina
- England (ahead of Canada on disciplinary record)
- South Korea
- Japan
- Portugal
- Nigeria
Nigeria finished second in Group F with four points and a +7 goal difference after beating New Caledonia 10-1.
Best third-placed teams
| Team | Group | P | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | D | 3 | +8 | 4 |
| Canada | B | 3 | +3 | 4 |
| China PR | F | 3 | +3 | 4 |
| Colombia | E | 3 | -1 | 4 |
Eliminated
- Mexico
- Benin
- Tanzania
- Ecuador (3 pts, +1 GD — fifth among thirds)
- Ghana
- New Zealand
- Costa Rica
- New Caledonia
Round of 16
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 16 Sept | Argentina vs South Korea |
| 16 Sept | Brazil vs United States |
| 16 Sept | Italy vs China PR |
| 16 Sept | Spain vs Portugal |
| 17 Sept | France vs Canada |
| 17 Sept | England vs Nigeria |
| 17 Sept | North Korea vs Japan |
| 17 Sept | Poland vs Colombia |
The Falconets play England in Bielsko-Biała on 17 September.