FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Round of 32 Fixtures, Dates, Kick-off Times
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on Sunday, June 28, with 32 teams battling for places in the Round of 16 after an exciting and record-breaking group stage.
The expanded 48-team tournament enters its first-ever Round of 32, with several mouthwatering encounters featuring traditional powerhouses and surprise qualifiers from across the globe.
Round of 32 Fixtures
Sunday, June 28
South Africa vs Canada – 8:00 PM (SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles)
Monday, June 29
Brazil vs Japan – 6:00 PM (NRG Stadium, Houston)
Germany vs Paraguay – 9:30 PM (Gillette Stadium, Boston)
Tuesday, June 30
Netherlands vs Morocco – 2:00 AM (Estadio Monterrey, Mexico)
Ivory Coast vs Norway – 6:00 PM (AT&T Stadium, Arlington)
France vs Sweden – 10:00 PM (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey)
Wednesday, July 1
Mexico vs Ecuador – 2:00 AM (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
England vs DR Congo – 5:00 PM (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
Belgium vs Senegal – 9:00 PM (Lumen Field, Seattle)
Thursday, July 2
USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – 1:00 AM (Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara)
Spain vs Austria – 8:00 PM (SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles)
Portugal vs Croatia – 11:00 PM (BMO Field, Toronto)
Friday, July 3
Switzerland vs Algeria – 4:00 AM (BC Place, Vancouver)
Australia vs Egypt – 7:00 PM (AT&T Stadium, Arlington)
Argentina vs Cabo Verde – 11:00 PM (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)
Saturday, July 4
Colombia vs Ghana – 2:30 AM (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City)
The Round of 32 promises thrilling contests as football’s biggest nations and emerging forces compete for a place in the last 16.
African teams are strongly represented, with nine nations reaching the knockout phase for the first time in FIFA World Cup history, highlighting the continent’s remarkable campaign in the expanded tournament.
