Following the conclusion of an exciting group stage, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered a pivotal phase with the confirmation of the Round of 32 fixtures.
For the first time in the competition’s history, the expanded tournament with 48 teams and 104 matches has already produced memorable moments, unexpected outcomes, and up-and-coming competitors.
The competition, which was jointly hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, began on June 11, 2026, making it the first World Cup to be held in three countries.
As teams compete for a spot in the final stages of the biggest sporting event in the world, millions of football fans have flocked to venues across North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins on Monday, with 16 teams competing for spots in the next round over the course of six days of intense competition.
Argentina, the reigning champions, will play Cape Verde on Saturday, and Brazil will start their knockout journey against Japan on Monday.
The knockout stage promises several exciting encounters as the remaining teams compete for a place in the last 16 of the tournament.
Here are the confirmed Round of 32 fixtures:
1. South Africa vs Canada — June 28, Los Angeles Stadium
2. Brazil vs Japan — June 29, Houston Stadium
3. Germany vs Paraguay — June 29, Boston Stadium
4. Netherlands vs Morocco — June 29, Estadio Monterrey
5. Ivory Coast vs Norway — June 30, Dallas Stadium
6. France vs Sweden — June 30, New York New Jersey Stadium
7. Mexico vs Ecuador — June 30, Mexico City Stadium
8. England vs DR Congo — July 1, Atlanta Stadium
9. Belgium vs Senegal — July 1, Seattle Stadium
10. United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — July 1, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
11. Spain vs Austria — July 2, Los Angeles Stadium
12. Portugal vs Croatia — July 2, Toronto Stadium
13. Switzerland vs Algeria — July 2, BC Place, Vancouver
14. Australia vs Egypt — July 3, Dallas Stadium
15. Argentina vs Cape Verde — July 3, Miami Stadium
16. Colombia vs Ghana — July 3, Kansas City Stadium
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