World Cup 2026 round of 32: full fixture list

Sixteen confirmed matches take the expanded 48-team tournament into its knockout phase, running from 28 June through to 4 July.

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The round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 28 June to 4 July, featuring confirmed ties including Brazil vs Japan, Argentina vs Cape Verde, and Australia vs Egypt. The final is scheduled for 19 July, with beIN Sports holding primary broadcast rights across the MENA region.

Key points

  • Round of 32 opens 28 June with South Africa vs Canada
  • Australia face Egypt on 4 July in Dallas
  • World Cup final is set for 19 July

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As the group stage of the 2026 World Cup draws to a close, the Round of 32 fixtures are becoming clearer. Below is the full schedule of confirmed and potential matches in Mecca, Doha, and Cairo time.

Sunday, 28 June

  • Match 73 (22:00): South Africa vs Canada — Los Angeles Stadium

Monday, 29 June

  • Match 74 (20:00): Brazil vs Japan — Houston Stadium
  • Match 75 (23:30): Germany vs Paraguay — Boston Stadium

Tuesday, 30 June

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  • Match 76 (04:00): Netherlands vs Morocco — Monterrey Stadium
  • Match 77 (20:00): Ivory Coast vs Norway — Dallas Stadium

Wednesday, 1 July

  • Match 78 (00:00): France vs Sweden — New Jersey Stadium
  • Match 79 (04:00): Mexico vs Best Third Place — Mexico City Stadium
  • Match 80 (19:00): Group L Winner vs Best Third Place — Atlanta Stadium
  • Match 81 (23:00): Belgium vs Best Third Place — Seattle Stadium

Thursday, 2 July

  • Match 82 (03:00): USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — Los Angeles Stadium
  • Match 83 (22:00): Group H Winner vs Group J Runner-up — Los Angeles Stadium

Friday, 3 July

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  • Match 84 (02:00): Group K Runner-up vs Group L Runner-up — Toronto Stadium
  • Match 85 (06:00): Switzerland vs Best Third Place — BC Place Stadium
  • Match 86 (21:00): Australia vs Egypt — Dallas Stadium

Saturday, 4 July

  • Match 87 (01:00): Argentina vs Cape Verde — Miami Stadium
  • Match 88 (04:30): Group K Winner vs Best Third Place — Kansas City Stadium