FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule, Dates, Times, Venues
Track all 16 Round of 32 ties from June 28 to July 3 with confirmed ET kickoff times and host venues.
June 28 starts the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 schedule, with 16 knockout ties now confirmed through July 3. The bracket opens with South Africa vs Canada in Los Angeles and closes with Colombia vs Ghana in Kansas City. That six-day run matters because it is the first elimination phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This guide covers the full Round of 32 schedule with confirmed matches, ET kickoff times, and venues.
FIFA has now attached team names to every Round of 32 slot, so the schedule is no longer only a bracket placeholder list. Mexico, Canada, and the United States all stay active in this phase, while Germany, Brazil, Spain, Argentina, England, and Portugal also enter knockout football. Since the 48-team format feeds 32 sides into this round, the stage is larger than any earlier opening knockout round in men's World Cup history. Fans tracking more than one path now need the confirmed daily schedule before the round of 16 begins on July 4.
- Matches: 16
- Window: June 28-July 3, 2026
- Kickoff Zone: All times shown in ET
- Opening Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles
Round of 32 Schedule Overview
| Date | Kickoff Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Round/Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | 3 p.m. ET | South Africa vs Canada | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | Brazil vs Japan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 |
| June 29, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. ET | Germany vs Paraguay | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 |
| June 29, 2026 | 9 p.m. ET | Netherlands vs Morocco | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 |
| June 30, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 |
| June 30, 2026 | 5 p.m. ET | France vs Sweden | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 |
| June 30, 2026 | 9 p.m. ET | Mexico vs Ecuador | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 |
| July 1, 2026 | 12 p.m. ET | England vs Congo DR | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 |
| July 1, 2026 | 4 p.m. ET | Belgium vs Senegal | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 |
| July 1, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET | USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 |
| July 2, 2026 | 3 p.m. ET | Spain vs Austria | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 |
| July 2, 2026 | 7 p.m. ET | Portugal vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 |
| July 2, 2026 | 11 p.m. ET | Switzerland vs Algeria | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 |
| July 3, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET | Australia vs Egypt | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 |
| July 3, 2026 | 6 p.m. ET | Argentina vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 |
| July 3, 2026 | 9:30 p.m. ET | Colombia vs Ghana | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 |
Key Dates and What to Watch
June 29 is the first heavy knockout window because three confirmed ties arrive after the opener. Brazil vs Japan starts the day in Houston, Germany vs Paraguay follows in Boston, and Netherlands vs Morocco closes the night in Monterrey. Since those matches all sit in different bracket paths, that three-match cluster should shape the round of 16 picture more than the quieter opener on June 28.
July 2 and July 3 feel heavier because the bracket reaches Canada and then closes with three final ties in one day. Portugal vs Croatia gives Toronto a major European knockout fixture, while Switzerland vs Algeria carries Vancouver into the late ET window. Australia vs Egypt, Argentina vs Cabo Verde, and Colombia vs Ghana complete the round 24 hours later. That closing stretch matters because the July 3 winners have the shortest reset before the next phase.
How to Watch Round of 32 Matches Live
The easiest live tracker for this phase is the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule, especially if you also want the round of 16 dates that follow immediately after July 3. In the United States, FOX and FS1 carry the main English-language television windows, while Telemundo handles Spanish-language coverage. For channel and streaming details before kickoff, use the official broadcast guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 start and end?
The Round of 32 starts on June 28, 2026 and ends on July 3, 2026. Six matchdays are used to complete all 16 knockout ties.
How many matches are in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32?
There are 16 matches in the Round of 32. The winners advance directly to the round of 16.
Which Round of 32 matches are in Mexico and Canada?
Mexico hosts one tie in Mexico City and one in Monterrey. Canada hosts one tie in Toronto and one in Vancouver.
Are the teams confirmed for every Round of 32 match yet?
Yes. FIFA has confirmed all 16 Round of 32 matchups, including South Africa vs Canada, Brazil vs Japan, USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Argentina vs Cabo Verde.
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 schedule is now fixed from June 28 through July 3, so supporters can map the first knockout phase in detail. With 16 confirmed elimination games across three countries, timing matters almost as much as the bracket itself.
Keep FWCLive.com close through the knockout phase, because the confirmed schedule now gives every fan a clear path from the first Round of 32 kickoff to the round of 16.