The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning to take shape with the group stage nearing its conclusion and some Round of 32 fixtures now confirmed.
Football heavyweights Brazil, Germany, France and Argentina have secured their places in the knockout rounds, while co-hosts the United States and Mexico will also continue their campaigns in front of home supporters.
However, several ties are yet to be finalised, with several third-placed qualifiers and some group winners and runners-up still to be determined.
Confirmed Round of 32 fixtures
Monday, June 29
- 6:00 p.m. – Brazil vs Japan (Houston Stadium, Houston)
Tuesday, June 30
- 2:00 a.m. – Netherlands vs Morocco (Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey)
- 6:00 p.m. – Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway (Dallas Stadium, Dallas)
Thursday, July 2
- 1:00 a.m. – USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)
After the Round of 32, the tournament will progress to the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, the third-place play-off and the final, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
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