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

The World Cup 2026 Round of 32 has kicked off, and the lineup for the Round of 16 is beginning to emerge. Seven teams have advanced after winning their opening knockout matches, while notable squads like Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands have already exited the tournament.

The top two teams from each of the 12 groups moved forward automatically, joined by the tournament’s eight best third-place finishers. The competition now shifts from group standings to knockout rounds where every match means elimination or survival.

Round of 32 Match Results and Upcoming Games

• Sunday, June 28: Canada edged South Africa 1-0; Canada faces Morocco Saturday at 1 p.m. ET in Houston.
• Monday, June 29: Brazil beat Japan 2-1; Brazil takes on Norway Sunday in New Jersey.Paraguay advanced past Germany on penalties (4-3) after a 1-1 draw; Paraguay meets France Saturday in Philadelphia.Morocco eliminated the Netherlands on penalties (3-2) after a 1-1 draw; Morocco plays Canada Saturday in Houston.
• Tuesday, June 30: Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1; Norway plays Brazil next.France dominated Sweden 3-0; France faces Paraguay Saturday.Mexico won 2-0 over Ecuador; Mexico will meet the winner of England vs. DR Congo Sunday in Mexico City.
• Wednesday, July 1: England vs. DR Congo at 12 p.m. ET in Atlanta.Belgium vs. Senegal at 4 p.m. ET in Seattle.USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 8 p.m. ET in Santa Clara, California.
• Thursday, July 2: Spain vs. Austria at 3 p.m. ET in Inglewood, California.Portugal vs. Croatia at 7 p.m. ET in Toronto.Switzerland vs. Algeria at 11 p.m. ET in Vancouver.
• Friday, July 3: Australia vs. Egypt at 2 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas.Argentina vs. Cape Verde at 6 p.m. ET in Miami Gardens.Colombia vs. Ghana at 9:30 p.m. ET in Kansas City.

Full Round of 16 Schedule (Eastern Time)

• Saturday, July 4: Canada vs. Morocco at 1 p.m. (Houston), Paraguay vs. France at 5 p.m. (Philadelphia).
• Sunday, July 5: Brazil vs. Norway at 4 p.m. (New Jersey), Mexico vs. England/DR Congo winner at 8 p.m. (Mexico City).
• Monday, July 6: Spain/Austria vs. Croatia/Portugal at 3 p.m. (Arlington), Belgium/Senegal vs. USA/Bosnia and Herzegovina at 8 p.m. (Seattle).
• Tuesday, July 7: Australia/Egypt vs. Argentina/Cape Verde at 12 p.m. (Atlanta), Switzerland/Algeria vs. Colombia/Ghana at 4 p.m. (Vancouver).
• Wednesday, July 8: Rest day.
• Thursday, July 9: Winners of Match 89 vs. 90 at 4 p.m. (Foxborough, Massachusetts).
• Friday, July 10: Winners of Match 93 vs. 94 at 3 p.m. (Inglewood, California).
• Saturday, July 11: Winners of Match 91 vs. 92 at 5 p.m. (Miami Gardens), Winners of Match 95 vs. 96 at 9 p.m. (Kansas City).
• Tuesday, July 14 - Semifinals: Winners of Match 97 vs. 98 at 3 p.m. (Arlington).
• Wednesday, July 15: Winners of Match 99 vs. 100 at 3 p.m. (Atlanta).
• Saturday, July 18: Third-place playoff at 5 p.m. (Miami Gardens).
• Sunday, July 19: Final at 3 p.m. (New Jersey).

Group Stage Final Standings and Qualification

Group A

Qualified: Mexico, South AfricaEliminated: Czechia, South Korea

Mexico topped Group A with nine points and will meet Ecuador Tuesday in Mexico City. South Africa grabbed second place and advances to face Canada Sunday in Los Angeles. South Korea finished third but missed out on a best third-place spot, while Czechia was eliminated.

Group B

Qualified: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and HerzegovinaEliminated: Qatar

Switzerland led Group B and will play Algeria in the Round of 32. Canada came in second and meets South Africa Sunday in Los Angeles. Bosnia and Herzegovina also progressed as one of the top third-place teams and faces the USA Wednesday in Santa Clara. Qatar exited after finishing last.

Group C

Qualified: Brazil, MoroccoEliminated: Haiti, Scotland

Brazil topped Group C and faces Japan Monday in Houston. Morocco secured second and plays the Netherlands Monday in Monterrey, Mexico. Scotland's third place wasn’t enough to advance, and Haiti left the tournament winless.

Group D

Qualified: USA, Australia, ParaguayEliminated: Türkiye

USA leads Group D and will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina Wednesday in Santa Clara. Australia drew with Paraguay and took second place, setting up a match against Egypt July 3 in Dallas. Paraguay moves on as a top third-place team to face Germany Monday in Boston.

Group E

Qualified: Germany, Ivory Coast, EcuadorEliminated: Curaçao

Germany secured first place and will face Paraguay Monday in Boston. Ivory Coast clinched second to take on Norway. Ecuador upset Germany but finished third and will meet Mexico Tuesday in Mexico City. Curaçao ended last in the group and went home.

Group F

Qualified: Netherlands, Japan, SwedenEliminated: Tunisia

The Netherlands won Group F and will face Morocco Monday in Monterrey. Japan claimed second place and meets Brazil Monday. Sweden qualified as a best third-place team and will challenge France Tuesday in New Jersey.

Group G

Qualified: Belgium, EgyptEliminated: Iran, New Zealand

Belgium finished first in Group G and will face Senegal Wednesday in Seattle. Egypt took second and meets Australia Friday in Dallas. Iran and New Zealand were eliminated.

Group H

Qualified: Spain, Cape VerdeEliminated: Uruguay, Saudi Arabia

Spain claimed the top spot and will face Austria Thursday in Los Angeles. Cape Verde advanced to meet defending champions Argentina Friday in Miami. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia bowed out after finishing with just two points.

Group I

Qualified: France, Norway, SenegalEliminated: Iraq

France swept Group I and will play Sweden Tuesday in New Jersey. Norway finished second and meets Ivory Coast Tuesday in Dallas. Senegal moves on as a best third-place team to face Belgium Wednesday in Seattle. Iraq was eliminated.

Group J

Qualified: Argentina, Austria, AlgeriaEliminated: Jordan

Argentina dominated Group J and will face Cape Verde Friday in Miami. Austria and Algeria both advanced after a draw; Austria meets Spain Thursday, Algeria faces Switzerland Thursday in Vancouver. Jordan was knocked out.

Group K

Qualified: Colombia, Portugal, Congo DREliminated: Uzbekistan

Colombia topped Group K and will meet Ghana Friday in Kansas City. Portugal finished second and faces Croatia Thursday in Toronto. DR Congo advanced as a best third-place team and will play England Wednesday in Atlanta. Uzbekistan was eliminated.

Group L

Qualified: England, Croatia, GhanaEliminated: Panama

England topped Group L and faces DR Congo Wednesday in Atlanta. Croatia finished second and will meet Portugal Thursday in Toronto. Ghana also advanced as a best third-place team to face Colombia Friday in Kansas City. Panama exited after finishing last.