FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Full Schedule: All 32 Qualified Teams, Complete List of Matches, Venues and Dates

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its most thrilling phase. With 48 teams competing for the first time in the tournament’s history across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the expanded format has delivered drama from the opening match on June 11.

The group stage has almost concluded with the top two teams from each of the 12 groups advancing automatically, joined by the eight best third-placed teams to form a 32-team knockout field.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams Qualified for the Round of 32

The 32 teams that have progressed represent a mix of football powerhouses and inspiring underdogs. Confirmed group winners and strong performers include defending champions Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, England, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and co-hosts Mexico, United States, and Canada.

Other notable qualifiers are Portugal, Colombia, Switzerland, Morocco, Japan, Sweden, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Norway, Senegal, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), Egypt, South Africa, Australia, Paraguay, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ghana. These teams now enter a single-elimination format where every match is do-or-die, with winners advancing to the Round of 16.

Cape Verde, a World Cup debutant, have advanced to the knockouts, while Ghana and Paraguay have also scripted incredible milestone with their qualification for the round of 32. DR Congo have also scripted history with a place in the knockout stages.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Full List of Round of 32 Matches

Here are the full list of Round of 32 matches of this World Cup.

Sunday, 28 June 2026

South Africa vs Canada – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

Monday, 29 June 2026

Brazil vs Japan – NRG Stadium, Houston

Germany vs Paraguay – Gillette Stadium, Boston

Netherlands vs Morocco – Estadio BBVA, Monterrey

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

France vs Sweden – New York/New Jersey Stadium

Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway – AT&T Stadium, Dallas

Mexico vs Ecuador – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Wednesday, 1 July 2026

England vs DR Congo – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area

Belgium vs Senegal – Lumen Field, Seattle

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Runner-up Group K vs Croatia – BMO Field, Toronto

Spain vs Runner-up Group J – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

Switzerland vs Iran/Austria/Algeria – BC Place, Vancouver

Friday, 3 July 2026

Argentina vs Cabo Verde – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Winner Group K vs Ghana – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Australia vs Egypt – AT&T Stadium, Dallas