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World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Complete Bracket, Results, Schedule, and Team Qualifications

The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 is in full swing, with several teams already advancing to the Round of 16. Notable early exits include Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands, as the tournament moves from group-stage strategy to sudden-death matches.

Round of 32 Match Results and Upcoming Games

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

Upcoming Semifinals and Final

  • Tuesday, July 14: Semifinal - Winner Match 97 vs. Winner Match 98 at 3 p.m. ET in Arlington
  • Wednesday, July 15: Semifinal - Winner Match 99 vs. Winner Match 100 at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta
  • Saturday, July 18: Third-place match at 5 p.m. ET in Miami Gardens
  • Sunday, July 19: Final at 3 p.m. ET in East Rutherford

Group Stage Recap and Qualifications

Group A

Mexico topped the group unbeaten, moving on to face Ecuador. South Africa claimed second place and will meet Canada. South Korea and Czechia were eliminated.

Group B

Switzerland won the group, set to play Algeria. Canada advanced as runner-up and faces South Africa. Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced as a top third-place team to face the USA. Qatar exited.

Group C

Brazil and Morocco moved forward; Brazil faces Japan, Morocco meets the Netherlands. Scotland and Haiti were knocked out.

Group D

USA led the group, facing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Australia and Paraguay also qualified; Paraguay will play Germany. Türkiye did not advance.

Group E

Germany, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador all advanced, with Curaçao eliminated.

Group F

Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden qualified. Tunisia was eliminated.

Group G

Belgium and Egypt advanced while Iran and New Zealand were sent home.

Group H

Spain and Cape Verde moved on; Uruguay and Saudi Arabia exited.

Group I

France, Norway, and Senegal qualified; Iraq was eliminated.

Group J

Argentina, Austria, and Algeria advanced; Jordan was eliminated.

Group K

Colombia, Portugal, and DR Congo moved on; Uzbekistan was eliminated.

Group L

England, Croatia, and Ghana advanced; Panama was eliminated.

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