FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Confirmed: Full Knockout Bracket and Match Schedule
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has concluded, with 32 teams advancing to the knockout rounds. Here's the complete list of qualified nations, the full Round of 32 schedule, and the biggest matches to watch.
June 28, 2026: The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially come to an end, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase. After 72 matches involving all 48 participating nations, the tournament now enters the Round of 32, where the race for football's biggest prize intensifies.
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, along with the eight best third-placed teams, have secured their places in the knockout rounds. Several football powerhouses advanced as expected, while nations such as Cape Verde and DR Congo continued their fairytale campaigns with historic qualifications.
Teams Qualified for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32
The following teams have booked their places in the Round of 32:
Group A: Mexico, South Africa
Group B: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group C: Brazil, Morocco
Group D: United States, Australia, Paraguay
Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden
Group G: Belgium, Egypt
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde
Group I: France, Norway, Senegal
Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria
Group K: Colombia, Portugal, DR Congo
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana
Among the standout stories from the group stage was Cape Verde's remarkable run. The island nation became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, while DR Congo reached the Round of 32 after recording the nation's first-ever World Cup victory.
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Full FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule
Sunday, June 28
- South Africa vs Canada β Los Angeles Stadium (California) | 12:00 PM local time (19:00 GMT)
Monday, June 29
- Brazil vs Japan β Houston Stadium (Texas) | 12:00 PM local time (17:00 GMT)
- Germany vs Paraguay β Boston Stadium (Massachusetts) | 4:30 PM local time (20:30 GMT)
- Netherlands vs Morocco β Monterrey Stadium (Mexico) | 7:00 PM local time (01:00 GMT, Tuesday)
Tuesday, June 30
- Ivory Coast vs Norway β Dallas Stadium (Texas) | 12:00 PM local time (17:00 GMT)
- France vs Sweden β New York/New Jersey Stadium | 5:00 PM local time (21:00 GMT)
- Mexico vs Ecuador β Mexico City Stadium | 7:00 PM local time (01:00 GMT, Wednesday)
Wednesday, July 1
- England vs DR Congo β Atlanta Stadium (Georgia) | 12:00 PM local time (16:00 GMT)
- Belgium vs Senegal β Seattle Stadium (Washington) | 1:00 PM local time (20:00 GMT)
- USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina β San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (California) | 5:00 PM local time (00:00 GMT, Thursday)
Thursday, July 2
- Spain vs Austria β Los Angeles Stadium | 12:00 PM local time (19:00 GMT)
- Portugal vs Croatia β Toronto Stadium (Ontario, Canada) | 7:00 PM local time (23:00 GMT)
- Switzerland vs Algeria β BC Place, Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) | 8:00 PM local time (03:00 GMT, Friday)
Friday, July 3
- Australia vs Egypt β Dallas Stadium | 1:00 PM local time (18:00 GMT)
- Argentina vs Cape Verde β Miami Stadium (Florida) | 6:00 PM local time (22:00 GMT)
- Colombia vs Ghana β Kansas City Stadium (Missouri) | 8:30 PM local time (01:30 GMT, Saturday)
Blockbuster Knockout Fixtures Await Football Fans
The Round of 32 features several mouth-watering fixtures as the competition enters its most crucial stage. Brazil will face an in-form Japan, while France take on Sweden in one of the standout European clashes.
England begin their knockout campaign against surprise package DR Congo, and Portugal will meet Croatia in a high-profile encounter after missing out on top spot in Group K. Spain face Austria, Belgium take on Senegal, and hosts of other evenly matched contests promise an action-packed knockout stage.
Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will start their title defence against tournament surprise Cape Verde. Colombia, one of the most impressive teams of the group stage, will face Ghana as they continue their pursuit of a historic World Cup triumph.
With every match now a knockout, there is no room for error. As the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its business end, fans can expect high drama, unforgettable moments, and fierce battles as 32 nations chase football's ultimate prize.
