The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking shape following the conclusion of most group-stage matches. The expanded 48-team tournament introduces a Round of 32 for the first time, with qualified nations now preparing for high-stakes elimination clashes.
Confirmed Round of 32 Fixtures
- South Africa vs Canada – Sunday, June 28
- Brazil vs Japan – Monday, June 29
- Germany vs Paraguay – Monday, June 29
- Netherlands vs Morocco – Monday, June 29
- Ivory Coast vs Norway – Tuesday, June 30
- France vs Sweden – Tuesday, June 30
- Mexico vs Best Third-Placed Team (to be confirmed)
- USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – Wednesday, July 1
- Several other fixtures will be confirmed after the remaining group-stage matches determine the final qualifiers and the best third-placed teams.
The Round of 32 will be played between June 28 and July 3, with winners advancing to the Round of 16 as the race for the world title intensifies.
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Confirmed Round of 32 Fixtures as Knockout Stage Begins
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 fixtures have started to take shape. See the confirmed knockout matches, including Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, France vs Sweden, and more.
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World Cup Don Enter Knockout Stage – See Confirmed Round of 32 Matches
Group stage don almost finish for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and many countries don already know who dem go face for the Round of 32.
Some of the confirmed matches include South Africa vs Canada, Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, Netherlands vs Morocco, France vs Sweden, Ivory Coast vs Norway, and USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Some other matches never complete because FIFA still dey wait for the final group results and the best third-place teams wey go qualify.
The knockout matches go start from June 28, and any team wey lose go pack load go house, while winners go move to the Round of 16.
