FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Fixtures: Full Schedule, Matchups and Knockout Stage Preview

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 has officially begun, with the world's biggest football tournament entering the knockout stage. After an exciting group phase featuring 48 teams, only 32 nations remain in the race to lift the most prestigious trophy in football.

The expanded format has delivered thrilling matchups, surprise qualifiers, and several heavyweight clashes as teams battle for a place in the Round of 16.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Results So Far

The opening knockout matches have already produced plenty of drama.

• Canada 1-0 South Africa – Canada became the first nation to qualify for the Round of 16.

• Brazil 2-1 Japan – Brazil survived a tough test to keep their World Cup dream alive.

• Paraguay 1-1 Germany (Paraguay won on penalties) – One of the tournament's biggest surprises as Paraguay eliminated Germany.

• Morocco 1-1 Netherlands (Morocco won on penalties) – Morocco continued their impressive World Cup run with another famous victory.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Remaining Fixtures

Several blockbuster matches are still to come:

• France vs Sweden

• Ivory Coast vs Norway

• Mexico vs Ecuador

• England vs DR Congo

• Belgium vs Senegal

• USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Spain vs Austria

• Portugal vs Croatia

• Switzerland vs Algeria

• Australia vs Egypt

• Argentina vs Cape Verde

• Colombia vs Ghana

Every winner advances to the Round of 16, where the competition becomes even more intense.

Teams Already Through to the Round of 16

The following teams have officially secured their places:

• Canada

• Brazil

• Paraguay

• Morocco

More teams will join them as the remaining Round of 32 fixtures are completed.

What to Expect

Football fans can expect dramatic knockout football where every match is win or go home. Tournament favorites including Argentina, France, England, Portugal, Spain, and Mexico still have to navigate difficult fixtures, while underdogs continue to prove that surprises are always possible at the FIFA World Cup.

Stay tuned for the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 results, Round of 16 fixtures, knockout bracket updates, match highlights, and live standings as the road to the final continues.