Which World Cup teams made round of 32? Bracket, schedule for knockout round

The closing matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage delivered dramatic moments and unexpected twists, as the knockout bracket took shape.

This year’s tournament features an expanded format, with 12 groups competing for a place in the knockout stage. The top two teams from each group automatically advance, while the eight best third-place finishers across all groups also move forward.

Below is the final list of the nations that punched their ticket to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what their round of 32 matchup looks like.

Teams that qualified for the round of 32

• Group A: Mexico, South Africa
• Group B: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Group C: Brazil, Morocco
• Group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay
• Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
• Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden
• Group G: Belgium, Egypt
• Group H: Spain, Cabo Verde
• Group I: France, Norway, Senegal
• Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria
• Group K: Colombia, Portugal, DR Congo
• Group L: England, Ghana, Croatia

2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 fixtures

Sunday, June 28:

• South Africa vs. Canada - Los Angeles Stadium

Monday, June 29:

• Germany vs. Paraguay - Boston Stadium
• Netherlands vs. Morocco - Estadio Monterrey
• Brazil vs. Japan - Houston Stadium

Tuesday, June 30:

• France vs. Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium
• Ivory Coast vs. Norway - Dallas Stadium
• Mexico vs. Ecuador - Mexico City Stadium

Wednesday, July 1:

• England vs. DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium
• USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
• Belgium vs. Senegal - Seattle Stadium

Thursday, July 2:

• Portugal vs. Croatia - Toronto Stadium
• Spain vs. Austria - Los Angeles Stadium
• Switzerland vs. Algeria - BC Place Vancouver

Friday, July 3:

• Argentina vs. Cape Verde - Miami Stadium
• Colombia vs. Ghana - Kansas City Stadium
• Australia vs. Egypt - Dallas Stadium