2026 World Cup: Confirmed Round of 32 fixtures, dates, venues

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The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning to take shape with the group stage nearing its conclusion and some Round of 32 fixtures now confirmed.

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Football heavyweights Brazil, Germany, France and Argentina have secured their places in the knockout rounds, while co-hosts the United States and Mexico will also continue their campaigns in front of home supporters.

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However, several ties are yet to be finalised, with several third-placed qualifiers and some group winners and runners-up still to be determined.

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Confirmed Round of 32 fixtures

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Monday, June 29

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• 6:00 p.m. – Brazil vs Japan (Houston Stadium, Houston)
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Tuesday, June 30

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• 2:00 a.m. – Netherlands vs Morocco (Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey)
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• 6:00 p.m. – Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway (Dallas Stadium, Dallas)
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Thursday, July 2

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• 1:00 a.m. – USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)
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After the Round of 32, the tournament will progress to the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, the third-place play-off and the final, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

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