2026 World Cup Knockout Stage: Round of 32 Is Here — Full Schedule & Results

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its most thrilling phase. After an intense group stage that saw 48 teams reduced to 32, the knockout rounds are officially underway — and the action is heating up fast.

What Happened in Round of 32 So Far

The first batch of knockout matches delivered drama from the start:

Match	Result
Canada vs. South Africa	Canada 1–0 (historic first KO win)
Germany vs. Paraguay	1–1 → Paraguay 4–3 on pens (big upset!)
Netherlands vs. Morocco	1–1 → Morocco 3–2 on pens
Brazil vs. Japan	Brazil 2–1

Canada made history by winning their first-ever knockout stage match, while both Germany and the Netherlands suffered shocking penalty shootout exits against Paraguay and Morocco respectively.

Today’s Matches (June 30)

Three massive matchups are on the slate today:

France vs. Sweden — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. France, the group I winners, face a dangerous Swedish side that snuck through as a third-place finisher. Les Bleus are favorites, but Sweden has nothing to lose.
Ivory Coast vs. Norway — AT&T Stadium, Arlington. This might be the most exciting matchup of the round. Erling Haaland leads Norway against Ivory Coast’s teenage sensation Yan Diomande. Pure firepower on both sides.
Mexico vs. Ecuador — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. Mexico won Group A and gets to play at home in front of 87,000 roaring fans. Ecuador will need a near-perfect performance to pull this off.

USA vs. Bosnia — Tomorrow (July 1)

All eyes will be on Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara as the USMNT takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Americans topped Group D and are looking to make a deep run on home soil. If they win, a Round of 16 matchup against either Belgium or Senegal awaits.

Key Storylines to Watch

Ronaldo vs. Modric (July 2) — Portugal vs. Croatia is a rematch of the 2016 Euro final, and somehow both Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić are still leading their teams at age 41 and 40 respectively.
Argentina’s path — Lionel Messi’s Argentina faces Cabo Verde on July 3. A potential quarterfinal against Brazil looms on the horizon.
England’s road — The Three Lions take on DR Congo in Atlanta on July 1. Gareth Southgate’s squad is deep and dangerous.

Upcoming Round of 16 Matchups

Date	Match	Venue
July 4	Canada vs. Morocco	Houston
July 4	Paraguay vs. France/Sweden	Philadelphia
July 5	Brazil vs. Ivory Coast/Norway	East Rutherford
July 5	Mexico/Ecuador vs. England/DR Congo	Mexico City
July 6	Portugal/Croatia vs. Spain/Austria	Dallas
July 6	USA/Bosnia vs. Belgium/Senegal	Seattle
July 7	Argentina/Cabo Verde vs. Australia/Egypt	Atlanta
July 7	Switzerland/Algeria vs. Colombia/Ghana	Vancouver

FAQ

Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup knockout matches?
Matches are broadcast live on Fox Sports (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) in the US. Streaming is available on the Fox Sports app and Fubo.

How do knockout matches work if tied?
If tied after 90 minutes, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time. If still tied, it is a penalty shootout — five penalties each followed by sudden death.

Which big teams have already been eliminated?
Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, and South Africa have been knocked out in the Round of 32 so far. Major group stage exits include Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, and Iran.

When is the World Cup final?
The 2026 World Cup final will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Final Verdict

This might be the most unpredictable World Cup knockout stage we have ever seen. With giants like Germany and the Netherlands already out, the path is wide open. Can the USMNT make a historic run on home soil? Will Messi add another crown? Or will a dark horse like Morocco or Paraguay shock the world again?

One thing is for sure — every match from here on is must-watch.