(UPDATED) 2026 World Cup: Confirmed Round of 32 Fixtures, Dates, Venues
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning to take shape as the group stage nears its conclusion, with several Round of 32 fixtures now officially confirmed.
Teams that have secured qualification are preparing for the first-ever Round of 32 in FIFA World Cup history following the tournament’s expansion to 48 nations. The confirmed fixtures feature several heavyweight clashes, while a number of matchups remain dependent on the outcome of the final group-stage matches.
Among the confirmed ties are Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, Netherlands vs Morocco, France vs Sweden, Ivory Coast vs Norway, South Africa vs Canada, United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Australia vs Egypt, and Argentina vs Cape Verde. Other fixtures will be finalized once the remaining group winners, runners-up, and best third-placed teams are confirmed.
The Round of 32 matches are scheduled to take place between June 28 and July 3 across multiple host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Football fans are eagerly anticipating the knockout phase, where every match becomes a win-or-go-home contest. With several top nations already through and others still battling for qualification, the final group-stage fixtures are expected to determine the remaining places in the expanded knockout bracket.
The Round of 32 marks the beginning of the race toward the World Cup final, with teams aiming to keep their title dreams alive in what promises to be an exciting and highly competitive knockout stage.
