World Cup 2026 Round of 32 schedule: Full fixtures, dates, and kick-off times

The Round of 32 stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now taking shape across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with several heavyweight nations already confirming their places in the knockout rounds after strong group-stage performances.

Hosts Mexico, the United States, and European giants Germany are among the teams to have secured early qualification, each finishing the group stage with maximum points after two consecutive victories. Their form underlines the level of competition in the tournament’s first-ever 48-team format, which has already delivered intense matches and surprise results across North America.

With qualification battles still unfolding for the remaining spots, attention now shifts to a packed schedule of knockout fixtures spread across multiple host cities.

Opening Round of 32 Action in the United States

The knockout stage began on Sunday, June 28, in Los Angeles, where Canada edged South Africa 1-0 in Match 73, setting the tone for a dramatic week of football.

On Monday, June 29, the action continues across the United States. Brazil face Japan in Houston, while Germany take on Paraguay in Foxborough in one of the standout fixtures of the early knockout round.

Key European and African Clashes on Tuesday

Tuesday, June 30, features a busy schedule split between Mexico and the United States.

In Mexico, the Netherlands meet Morocco in Guadalupe, while in Arlington, Ivory Coast face Norway in another highly anticipated encounter. Later in the day in New Jersey, France take on Sweden, completing a trio of major European and intercontinental clashes.

England, Mexico and Belgium in Action on Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1, brings another packed day of knockout football across North America.

In Mexico City, hosts Mexico face Ecuador in a crucial early kick-off. Attention then shifts to Atlanta in the United States, where England meet DR Congo in one of the most talked-about fixtures of the round.

Later that evening, Belgium face Senegal in Seattle, rounding off a day filled with high-stakes encounters across multiple time zones.

USA, Spain and Portugal Enter the Knockouts

Thursday, July 2, sees the United States take on Bosnia in Santa Clara as the hosts continue their bid for a deep tournament run.

Elsewhere, Spain meet Austria in Los Angeles in one of the standout European clashes of the round, adding further intensity to the knockout schedule.

Friday, July 3, delivers one of the busiest days of the Round of 32, with fixtures spread across Canada and the United States. Portugal face Croatia in Toronto, Switzerland meet Algeria in Vancouver, while Australia take on Egypt in Arlington before Argentina play Cape Verde in Miami.

Final Round of 32 Fixtures

The stage concludes on Saturday, July 4, with Colombia meeting Ghana in Kansas City, wrapping up the Round of 32 schedule.

With teams from across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas all competing for a place in the last 16, the knockout phase promises to deliver the tournament’s first true separation between contenders and challengers.

As the World Cup progresses across the three host nations, every match now carries the weight of elimination, setting the stage for a dramatic and unpredictable knockout journey.

Full Schedule below

Sunday, June 28

• Round of 32 – Match 73: South Africa 0-1 Canada, kick-off 8pm – Los Angeles, USA

Monday, June 29

• Round of 32 – Match 76: Brazil vs Japan, kick-off 6pm – Houston, USA
• Round of 32 – Match 74: Germany vs Paraguay, kick-off 9.30pm – Foxborough, USA

Tuesday, June 30

• Round of 32 – Match 75: Netherlands vs Morocco, kick-off 2am – Guadalupe, Mexico
• Round of 32 – Match 78: Ivory Coast vs Norway, kick-off 6pm – Arlington, USA
• Round of 32 – Match 77: France vs Sweden, kick-off 10pm – New Jersey, USA

Wednesday, July 1

• Round of 32 – Match 79: Mexico vs Ecuador, kick-off 2am – Mexico City, Mexico
• Round of 32 – Match 80: England vs D.R Congo, kick-off 5pm – Atlanta, USA
• Round of 32 – Match 82: Belgium vs Senegal, kick-off 9pm – Seattle, USA

Thursday, July 2

• Round of 32 – Match 81: USA vs Bosnia, kick-off 1am – Santa Clara, USA
• Round of 32 – Match 84: Spain vs Austria, kick-off 8pm – Los Angeles, USA

Friday, July 3

• Round of 32 – Match 83: Portugal vs Croatia, kick-off 12am – Toronto, Canada
• Round of 32 – Match 85: Switzerland vs Algeria, kick-off 4am – Vancouver, Canada
• Round of 32 – Match 88: Australia vs Egypt, kick-off 7pm – Arlington, USA
• Round of 32 – Match 86: Argentina vs Cape Verde, kick-off 11pm – Miami, USA

Saturday, July 4

• Round of 32 – Match 87: Colombia vs Ghana, kick-off 2.30am – Kansas City, USA