The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its knockout stage, with a number of Round of 32 matches now officially confirmed following the completion of several group-stage fixtures. History-makers Cape Verde have set up a blockbuster meeting with defending champions Argentina after becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout rounds. South Africa will face Canada in the first confirmed Round of 32 fixture after finishing as runners-up in Group A.
Remaining Knockout Places Undecided
Several knockout places remain undecided, with the final group-stage matches in Groups J, K, and L set to determine the remaining Round of 32 pairings and the identities of the last best third-placed qualifiers.
Confirmed Round of 32 Fixtures
Sunday June 28
Match 73: South Africa vs Canada, kick-off 8pm - Los Angeles, USA
Monday June 29
Match 76: Brazil vs Japan, kick-off 6pm - Houston, USA
Match 74: Germany vs Paraguay, kick-off 9.30pm - Foxborough, USA
Tuesday June 30
Match 75: Netherlands vs Morocco, kick-off 2am - Guadalupe, Mexico
Match 78: Ivory Coast vs Norway, kick-off 6pm - Arlington, USA
Match 77: France vs Sweden, kick-off 10pm - New Jersey, USA
Wednesday July 1
Match 79: Mexico vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place, kick-off 2am - Mexico City, Mexico
Match 80: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place, kick-off 5pm - Atlanta, USA
Match 82: Belgium vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place, kick-off 9pm - Seattle, USA
Thursday July 2
Match 81: USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, kick-off 1am - Santa Clara, USA
Match 84: Spain vs Group J runners-up, kick-off 8pm - Los Angeles, USA
Friday July 3
Match 83: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up, kick-off 12am - Toronto, Canada
Match 85: Switzerland vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place, kick-off 4am - Vancouver, Canada
Match 88: Australia vs Egypt, kick-off 7pm - Arlington, USA
Match 86: Argentina vs Cape Verde, kick-off 11pm - Miami, USA
Saturday July 4
Match 87: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place, kick-off 2.30am - Kansas City, USA
According to the official FIFA schedule, these fixtures mark the start of the knockout phase. Cape Verde's historic qualification sets up a clash with Argentina, while South Africa's runner-up finish in Group A pits them against Canada. The remaining ties will be finalized after the conclusion of group-stage play.
