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The knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially arrived, with 32 nations remaining in the race for football’s most prestigious trophy. Following an exciting and unpredictable group stage, the tournament now enters its most intense phase, where every match is a do-or-die battle.
For the first time in World Cup history, the expanded format features a Round of 32, creating a packed schedule of high-stakes clashes before the field is reduced to 16 teams.
Sunday, June 28
Canada vs. South Africa
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
Canada advanced after finishing second in Group B, while South Africa secured second place in Group A to earn a historic spot in the knockout rounds.
Monday, June 29
Brazil vs. Japan
Venue: Houston Stadium
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Group C winners Brazil take on Japan, who finished runners-up in Group F.
Germany vs. Paraguay
Venue: Boston Stadium
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
Germany topped Group E and will face Paraguay, one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
Netherlands vs. Morocco
Venue: Monterrey Stadium
Kickoff: 9:00 p.m. ET
The Netherlands enter as Group F champions, while Morocco qualified after finishing second in Group C.
Tuesday, June 30
Ivory Coast vs. Norway
Venue: Dallas Stadium
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Ivory Coast finished second in Group E and now faces Norway, who secured second place in Group I.
France vs. Sweden
Venue: New York/New Jersey Stadium
Kickoff: 5:00 p.m. ET
Tournament favorites France, winners of Group I, will battle Sweden, who advanced as one of the best third-place finishers.
Mexico vs. Ecuador
Venue: Mexico City Stadium
Kickoff: 9:00 p.m. ET
Mexico enters the knockout stage unbeaten after winning Group A, while Ecuador progressed from Group E.
Wednesday, July 1
England vs. DR Congo
Venue: Atlanta Stadium
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
England topped Group L and will meet DR Congo, who secured qualification from Group K.
Belgium vs. Senegal
Venue: Seattle Stadium
Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. ET
Belgium faces Senegal in what promises to be one of the most competitive matchups of the round.
United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Venue: San Francisco Bay Stadium
Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET
The United States, winners of Group D, continue their home World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Thursday, July 2
Spain vs. Austria
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
European champions Spain take on Austria after finishing first in Group H.
Portugal vs. Croatia
Venue: Toronto Stadium
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal faces Croatia in one of the standout fixtures of the Round of 32.
Switzerland vs. Algeria
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver
Kickoff: 11:00 p.m. ET
Switzerland, winners of their group, will meet Algeria in a crucial late-night showdown.
Friday, July 3
Egypt vs. Australia
Venue: Dallas Stadium
Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET
Egypt and Australia both advanced as runners-up and now battle for a place in the Round of 16.
Argentina vs. Cape Verde
Venue: Miami Stadium
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
Led by Lionel Messi, Argentina faces tournament surprise package Cape Verde in Miami.
Colombia vs. Ghana
Venue: Kansas City Stadium
Kickoff: 9:30 p.m. ET
Colombia enters the knockout rounds as Group K winners, while Ghana advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.
The Road to World Cup Glory Begins
With the group stage complete, every remaining team now stands just a few victories away from football immortality. From global giants such as France, Brazil, Argentina, and England to surprise contenders like South Africa, Cape Verde, and DR Congo, the Round of 32 promises drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments as the journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final continues.
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