The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 runs from 28 June to 3 July 2026, across host cities in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Below is every fixture, date and venue, with the Round of 32 now complete.
Round of 32 Schedule: All 16 Fixtures
The Round of 32 is the opening knockout round of the first 48-team World Cup. FIFA fixed the date, host city and kick-off slot for each of the 16 ties first, then slotted in the teams as the 12 groups finished.
All teams are now named below after the group stage finished on 27 June.
| Match | Date | Host City & Stadium | Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Sun, 28 June | Inglewood (Los Angeles), SoFi Stadium | South Africa (Runners-up Group A) vs Canada (Runners-up Group B) |
| 74 | Mon, 29 June | Foxborough (Boston), Gillette Stadium | Germany (Winners Group E) vs Paraguay (Best third-placed team) |
| 76 | Mon, 29 June | Houston, NRG Stadium | Brazil (Winners Group C) vs Japan (Runners-up Group F) |
| 75 | Mon, 29 June | Monterrey, Estadio BBVA | Netherlands (Winners Group F) vs Morocco (Runners-up Group C) |
| 77 | Tue, 30 June | New York/New Jersey, MetLife Stadium | France (Winners Group I) vs Sweden (Best third-placed team) |
| 78 | Tue, 30 June | Dallas, AT&T Stadium | Ivory Coast (Runners-up Group E) vs Norway (Runners-up Group I) |
| 79 | Tue, 30 June | Mexico City, Estadio Azteca | Mexico (Winners Group A) vs Ecuador (Best third-placed team) |
| 80 | Wed, 1 July | Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium | England (Winners Group L) vs DR Congo (Best third-placed team) |
| 81 | Wed, 1 July | San Francisco Bay Area, Levi’s Stadium | USA (Winners Group D) vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (Best third-placed team) |
| 82 | Wed, 1 July | Seattle, Lumen Field | Belgium (Winners Group G) vs Senegal (Best third-placed team) |
| 83 | Thu, 2 July | Toronto, BMO Field | Portugal (Runners-up Group K) vs Croatia (Runners-up Group L) |
| 84 | Thu, 2 July | Inglewood (Los Angeles), SoFi Stadium | Spain (Winners Group H) vs Austria (Runners-up Group J) |
| 85 | Thu, 2 July | Vancouver, BC Place | Switzerland (Winners Group B) vs Algeria (Best third-placed team) |
| 86 | Fri, 3 July | Miami, Hard Rock Stadium | Argentina (Winners Group J) vs Cape Verde (Runners-up Group H) |
| 87 | Fri, 3 July | Kansas City, Arrowhead Stadium | Colombia (Winners Group K) vs Ghana (Best third-placed team) |
| 88 | Fri, 3 July | Dallas, AT&T Stadium | Australia (Runners-up Group D) vs Egypt (Runners-up Group G) |
The eight “Best third-placed team” slots were filled after all 12 groups ended on 27 June, when the strongest third-place finishers were ranked. A few late-night ties may have shifted by one calendar day depending on the local kick-off, so confirm against the official schedule before booking travel.
For the full list of teams that qualified, see our tracker on the teams qualified for the Round of 32, updated alongside our live group standings.
The Full World Cup 2026 Knockout Calendar
The Round of 32 opens a five-round knockout phase that ends with the final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. Here is how the calendar lines up.
| Knockout Round | Dates (2026) | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 28 June to 3 July | 16 |
| Round of 16 | 4 to 7 July | 8 |
| Quarter-finals | 9 to 11 July | 4 |
| Semi-finals | 14 to 15 July | 2 |
| Third-place play-off | 18 July | 1 |
| Final | 19 July | 1 |
From the Round of 32 it is straight knockout football: win and you advance, lose and you go home. See how every tie connects in our full World Cup 2026 knockout bracket, then look ahead to the Round of 16 schedule. You can also read up on how the Round of 32 format works and the World Cup 2026 knockout stage guide.
Hoping to be in the stadium? Compare flights to New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City, find hotels in New York, and plan the rest with our World Cup 2026 host cities guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 start?
The Round of 32 begins on Sunday, 28 June 2026, the day after the group stage ends, and runs through Friday, 3 July 2026.
How many teams play in the Round of 32?
Thirty-two of the 48 teams: the 12 group winners, the 12 runners-up, and the eight best third-placed teams. They contest 16 single-elimination ties.
When are the Round of 32 matchups confirmed?
They were confirmed as each group concluded through 27 June. The date, venue and kick-off slot of every tie were fixed in advance, while the teams remained bracket placeholders until their group ended.
Where is the first Round of 32 match?
Match 73 kicked off the round on 28 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, in the Los Angeles area, with South Africa vs Canada.
What happens if a Round of 32 match is drawn?
Knockout ties cannot end level. If the score is tied after 90 minutes, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time, and then to a penalty shootout if still drawn.
Sources
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures and Schedule
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Tournament Page
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Scenarios
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