# World Cup 2026 Knockouts Begin: Full Round of 32 Schedule & Group Stage Results
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is officially in the books, and the knockout rounds kick off today. After 18 days of intense action across 48 matches, 32 teams have survived to chase glory in the first-ever Round of 32 in World Cup history.
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## Group Stage Recap: Key Results from June 27
The final day of group-stage action delivered drama, history, and several standout performances:
| Match | Score | Key Moments |
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| **England vs. Panama** | 2-0 | Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock; Harry Kane doubled the lead to become England’s all-time World Cup top scorer |
| **Croatia vs. Ghana** | 2-1 | Petar Sučić (31′), Derrick Luckassen equalizer (73′), Nikola Vlašić winner from a corner (83′) |
| **Colombia vs. Portugal** | 0-0 | Tactical stalemate in Miami; Bruno Fernandes forced a superb save from Camilo Vargas |
| **DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan** | 3-1 | Yoane Wissa brace (2 goals + penalty); Fiston Mayele added a third; DR Congo reaches knockout stage for first time in 52 years |
| **Jordan vs. Argentina** | 0-0*(in progress)* | Argentina already secured Group J top spot |
### Group K & L Final Standings
**Group K:** 1. Colombia (7 pts), 2. Portugal (5 pts), 3. DR Congo (4 pts), 4. Uzbekistan (0 pts)
**Group L:** 1. England (7 pts), 2. Croatia (6 pts), 3. Ghana (4 pts), 4. Panama (0 pts)
DR Congo’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan sealed their place in the knockout stage — a historic achievement as they reached the World Cup Round of 32 for the first time in over five decades. Yoane Wissa was the hero, scoring twice to lead the comeback after Uzbekistan had taken an early lead.
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## Round of 32: Full Schedule & Matchups
The knockout stage begins **Sunday, June 28** and runs through **Friday, July 3**. Here’s the complete schedule (all times Eastern):
### Sunday, June 28
| Match | Time | Venue |
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| South Africa vs. Canada | 3:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
### Monday, June 29
| Match | Time | Venue |
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| Brazil vs. Japan | 1:00 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Germany vs. Paraguay | 4:30 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Netherlands vs. Morocco | 9:00 PM | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico |
### Tuesday, June 30
| Match | Time | Venue |
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| Ivory Coast vs. Norway | 1:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| France vs. Sweden | 5:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Mexico vs. Ecuador | 9:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
### Wednesday, July 1
| Match | Time | Venue |
|—|—|—|
| England vs. DR Congo | 12:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| Belgium vs. Senegal | 4:00 PM | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
| USA vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina | 8:00 PM | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
### Thursday, July 2
| Match | Time | Venue |
|—|—|—|
| Spain vs. Austria | 3:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Portugal vs. Croatia | 7:00 PM | BMO Field, Toronto, Canada |
| Switzerland vs. Algeria | 11:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver, Canada |
### Friday, July 3
| Match | Time | Venue |
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| Australia vs. Egypt | 2:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| Argentina vs. Cape Verde | 6:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
| Colombia vs. Ghana | 9:30 PM | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
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## USMNT & Co-Hosts Updates
– **USA** topped Group D and will face Bosnia & Herzegovina on **July 1** at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara
– **Mexico** finished with a perfect 9 points in Group A and will face Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday
– **Canada** finished second in Group B and kicks off the Round of 32 today against South Africa at SoFi Stadium
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## What to Watch For
**Today’s opener:** South Africa vs. Canada (3 PM ET, SoFi Stadium) — both teams exceeded expectations to reach the knockout stage. Canada’s dynamic attack, led by Cyle Larin, will look to break down a resilient South African defense.
**DR Congo’s Cinderella run:** After 52 years without a knockout appearance, DR Congo faces England on July 1. Can Wissa and company pull off the upset?
**USA’s home-field advantage:** The USMNT plays on American soil in Santa Clara against a tough Bosnia & Herzegovina side that pushed Switzerland to the limit.
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## Looking Ahead
After the Round of 32 concludes, the Round of 16 begins July 5, followed by the quarterfinals (July 9-10), semifinals (July 14-15), and the World Cup Final on **July 19** at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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**Which match are you most excited for in the Round of 32? Drop your predictions below!**
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