World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Full Bracket, Results, Matchups, Schedule, and Qualification Details

The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 has kicked off, shaping the path toward the Round of 16. Seven teams have secured their spots by winning their opening knockout matches, while notable sides like Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands have been eliminated from the expanded tournament.

How Teams Qualified for the Knockouts

The top two teams from each of the 12 groups advanced directly, accompanied by the eight best third-place finishers, forming the Round of 32. This stage marks the transition from group play to single-elimination matchups where every game is do-or-die.

Round of 32 Results and Upcoming Matches

• June 28: Canada edged South Africa 1-0; Canada faces Morocco in Houston on July 4 at 1 p.m. ET.
• June 29: Brazil defeated Japan 2-1; Brazil meets Norway on July 5 in New Jersey.
• June 29: Paraguay beat Germany on penalties (4-3) after a 1-1 draw; Paraguay will play France on July 4 in Philadelphia.
• June 29: Morocco upset the Netherlands on penalties (3-2) after a 1-1 draw; Morocco goes against Canada on July 4.
• June 30: Norway won against Ivory Coast 2-1; Norway faces Brazil on July 5.
• June 30: France thrashed Sweden 3-0; France will meet Paraguay July 4.
• June 30: Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0; Mexico plays the winner of England vs. DR Congo on July 5 in Mexico City.

Matches Scheduled for July 1–3

• July 1: England vs. DR Congo at 12 p.m. ET – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• July 1: Belgium vs. Senegal at 4 p.m. ET – Lumen Field, Seattle
• July 1: USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 8 p.m. ET – Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
• July 2: Spain vs. Austria at 3 p.m. ET – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
• July 2: Portugal vs. Croatia at 7 p.m. ET – BMO Field, Toronto
• July 2: Switzerland vs. Algeria at 11 p.m. ET – BC Place, Vancouver
• July 3: Australia vs. Egypt at 2 p.m. ET – AT&T Stadium, Arlington
• July 3: Argentina vs. Cape Verde at 6 p.m. ET – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• July 3: Colombia vs. Ghana at 9:30 p.m. ET – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Round of 16 Schedule

• Tuesday, July 14: Semifinal 1 at 3 p.m. ET – AT&T Stadium, Arlington
• Wednesday, July 15: Semifinal 2 at 3 p.m. ET – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• Saturday, July 18: Third-place match at 5 p.m. ET – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• Sunday, July 19: Final at 3 p.m. ET – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

Group Stage Summary

The tournament’s group stage saw some clear winners and close calls. Each group’s top two teams moved forward automatically, with the best third-place finishers filling out the knockout bracket.

Selected Group Highlights

Mexico topped Group A with three wins and will face Ecuador in the Round of 32 in Mexico City. South Africa finished second, earning a matchup with Canada. Meanwhile, Canada emerged from Group B alongside Switzerland, with Bosnia and Herzegovina also advancing as one of the best third-place teams.

Brazil and Morocco dominated Group C, moving forward comfortably. The U.S. led Group D, followed by Australia and Paraguay, all advancing to the knockouts. In Group E, Germany and Ivory Coast qualified directly, joined by Ecuador as a top third-place finisher.

Some surprises included the elimination of Japan and the Netherlands, despite strong group showings. Groups F and G saw the Netherlands and Belgium top their groups but did not survive the first knockout round. Strong performances from France, Argentina, and Spain also marked the group phase.