2026 World Cup Round of 32: Complete Matchups and Possible Round of 16 Games

The group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its end, and the Round of 32 is taking shape. As of Friday morning, 14 teams have secured their places in the knockout round, with four matches already confirmed. By the weekend's end, all 16 matches will be finalized.

Below is a rundown of the Round of 32 fixtures and the potential matchups that could appear in the Round of 16.

Confirmed Round of 32 Matches

• Match 74: Germany vs ParaguayGermany topped Group E and will face Paraguay, who claimed third place in their group.
• Match 77: France vs SwedenFrance won Group I after a strong 4-1 win over Norway. Sweden secured their spot as a third-place team.
• Match 73: South Africa vs CanadaThis match pairs two second-place finishers: South Africa from Group A and Canada from Group B.
• Match 75: Netherlands vs MoroccoNetherlands won Group F and will take on Morocco, the second-place team from Group C.
• Match 83: Portugal vs CroatiaPortugal, finishing second in Group K, will meet Croatia, the runner-up in Group L.
• Match 84: Spain vs AustriaSpain secured top spot in Group H, while Austria clinched second place in Group J with a late goal.
• Match 81: United States vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaUSMNT advanced early with a win over Australia; Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified as a third-place team.
• Match 82: Belgium vs SenegalBelgium topped Group G and will play Senegal, a third-place team.
• Match 76: Brazil vs JapanBrazil won Group C and faces Japan, who finished second in Group F.
• Match 78: Ivory Coast vs NorwayIvory Coast came second in Group E and will face Norway, who finished second in Group I.
• Match 79: Mexico vs EcuadorHost nation Mexico will take on Ecuador, a third-place team.
• Match 80: England vs DR CongoEngland, winners of Group L, will face DR Congo, who qualified as a third-place team.
• Match 86: Argentina vs Cabo VerdeArgentina won Group J; Cabo Verde took second in Group H.
• Match 88: Australia vs EgyptAustralia finished second in Group D and will play Egypt, second in Group G.
• Match 85: Switzerland vs AlgeriaSwitzerland topped Group B and will face Algeria, a third-place qualifier.
• Match 87: Colombia vs GhanaColombia won Group K and will meet Ghana, a third-place team.

Potential Round of 16 Showdowns

Each Round of 16 matchup hinges on results from the remaining group games, but the bracket already promises some thrilling encounters. The United States might even face Iran depending on how things unfold in Group G.