last 16

A form of last sixteen — The round in a knockout competition before the quarterfinal, in which sixteen teams or competitors remain.

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Meanings

nounlast 16 (plural last 16s)

plural last 16s

  1. alternativeAlternative form of last sixteen.

    The last 16 was a round that carried so much jeopardy for England when the draw was made, with the knowledge that topping their group would likely mean a meeting with the ever-dangerous Germany, World Cup holders France or reigning European champions Portugal.

    2021 June 29, Phil McNulty, “England 2-0 Germany”, in BBC Sport

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
eighth finalround of 16
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APA

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MLA

“last 16.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/last%2016. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “last 16,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/last%2016.

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