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World Cup 2026: Round of 32 fixtures, kick-off times and venues
For the first time in the tournament's history, there will be a Round of 32 as a result of 48 teams competing in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
This stage of the tournament will contain the top two teams from each of the 12 groups, and the eight of the best third-placed teams.
So, here's the schedule for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
When is the Round of 32?
The Round of 32 matches begin on Sunday, June 28 and conclude on Friday, July 3.
DAZN/FIFAWorld Cup 2026 full Round of 32 schedule
Sunday, June 28
- South Africa 0-1 Canada
Monday, June 29
- Brazil 2-1 Japan
- Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay win on penalties)
- Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Morocco win on penalties)
Tuesday, June 30
- Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway, Dallas Stadium
- France 3-0 Sweden
- Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Wednesday, July 1
- England 2-1 Congo DR
- Belgium 3-2 Senegal
- USA 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina
Thursday, July 2
- Spain 3-0 Austria
- Portugal 2-1 Croatia
- Switzerland 2-0 Algeria
Friday, July 3
- Australia vs. Egypt, Dallas Stadium (7pm BST / 2pm ET / 11am PT)
- Argentina vs. Cape Verde, Miami Stadium (11pm BST / 6pm ET / 3pm PT)
- Columbia vs. Ghana, Kansas City City Stadium (2.30am BST (July 4) / 9.30pm ET / 6.30pm PT)
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World Cup 2026 format and schedule
With 48-nations involved at this World Cup there will be 12 Groups of four teams each.
The top two in each group qualify for the knockout stages, with the eight best third-place teams also progressing. That means for the first time in World Cup history a Round of 32 will be played.
World Cup schedule and key dates:
- Group stages: June 11-27
- Round of 32: June 29-July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarter-finals: July 9-12
- Semi-finals: July 14-15
- Bronze final: July 18
- Final: July 19
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