2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Fixtures Confirmed As Knockout Stage Begins
The group stage is done and the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds are now officially set, with 32 nations still battling for football’s biggest prize.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially come to an end, with the tournament now moving into the knockout rounds.
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the expanded 48 team tournament features a Round of 32, adding even more drama and high stakes to football’s biggest competition.
Thirty two nations remain in the hunt for global glory, with traditional powerhouses such as Argentina, Brazil, Spain, France, England and Portugal all safely through.
There have also been several surprise packages in this year’s tournament, with nations like Canada, DR Congo, Cape Verde, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Algeria producing impressive performances to reach the knockout stage.
From this point onward, every match is a do or die battle.
Below are the confirmed Round of 32 fixtures.
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Fixtures
Saturday, June 28
• South Africa vs Canada
Time: 15:00
• Brazil vs Japan
Time: 19:00
Sunday, June 29
• Germany vs Paraguay
Time: 16:30
• Netherlands vs Morocco
Time: 21:00
Monday, June 30
• Ivory Coast vs Norway
Time: 13:00
• France vs Sweden
Time: 17:00
• Mexico vs Ecuador
Time: 21:00
Tuesday, July 1
• England vs DR Congo
Time: 12:00
• Belgium vs Senegal
Time: 16:00
• USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Time: 20:00
Wednesday, July 2
• Spain vs Austria
Time: 15:00
• Portugal vs Croatia
Time: 19:00
• Switzerland vs Algeria
Time: 23:00
Thursday, July 3
• Australia vs Egypt
Time: 14:00
• Argentina vs Cape Verde
Time: 18:00
• Colombia vs Ghana
Time: 21:30
Several blockbuster ties stand out immediately.
Brazil against Japan promises to be one of the most exciting matchups, while England’s clash with DR Congo presents an intriguing test against one of Africa’s standout teams.
Argentina will also face one of the tournament’s biggest surprise stories in Cape Verde, while Portugal against Croatia looks set to be another heavyweight encounter.
With the margin for error now gone, fans can expect tension, drama and unforgettable moments as the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy intensifies.
