2026 World Cup: Full Round of 32 Fixtures, Dates and Venues Confirmed -

The knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially taking shape as the group stage nears completion, with several Round of 32 fixtures now confirmed.

Global football giants including Brazil, Germany, France, and Argentina have all secured their spots in the next round, reinforcing their status as tournament favourites.

Co-host nations, the United States and Mexico, will also continue their campaigns, buoyed by strong home support.

However, a number of matchups are still pending as final group standings — including some winners, runners-up, and best third-placed teams — are yet to be determined.

Confirmed Round of 32 Fixtures
Sunday, June 28

8:00 p.m. — South Africa vs Canada (Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles)
Monday, June 29

6:00 p.m. — Brazil vs Japan (Houston Stadium, Houston)
9:30 p.m. — Germany vs Paraguay (Boston Stadium, Boston)
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)
10:00 p.m. — France vs Sweden (New York/New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey)
Thursday, July 2

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1:00 a.m. — USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)
Friday, July 3
7:00 p.m. — Australia vs Egypt (Dallas Stadium, Dallas)
11:00 p.m. — Argentina vs Cabo Verde (Miami Stadium, Miami)

Following the Round of 32, the tournament will advance to the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and ultimately the final.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

As the competition intensifies, fans across the globe can expect high-stakes clashes, surprise outcomes, and unforgettable moments as teams battle for football’s most prestigious trophy.