2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 and Round of 16 Matchups

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly complete, with the Round of 32 starting to take shape. Four matches in this round are already confirmed, while the remaining fixtures will be finalized by the weekend. As the tournament advances, we can also speculate on potential Round of 16 clashes.

Round of 32 Matches Confirmed So Far

Match 74: Germany vs. ParaguayGermany secured first place in Group E and will face Paraguay, who finished third in one of Groups A through F. Paraguay earned their spot after a penalty shootout victory over Germany.
Match 77: France vs. SwedenFrance topped Group I with a decisive 4-1 win over Norway and will play Sweden, a third-place team from Groups C, D, F, G, or H.
Match 73: South Africa vs. CanadaThis match features two second-place teams: South Africa (Group A) and host nation Canada (Group B).
Match 75: Netherlands vs. MoroccoWinners of Group F, the Netherlands, will clash with Morocco, who finished second in Group C. This pairing promises excitement.
Match 83: Portugal vs. CroatiaPortugal, second in Group K, will face Croatia, who took second place in Group L after defeating Ghana.
Match 84: Spain vs. AustriaSpain claimed the top spot in Group H, while Austria clinched second place in Group J with a late goal against Algeria.
Match 81: United States vs. Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe U.S. advanced early after beating Australia, and Bosnia secured a third-place spot to set up this knockout encounter.
Match 82: Belgium vs. SenegalBelgium won Group G and will meet Senegal, confirmed as a third-place qualifier.
Match 76: Brazil vs. JapanBrazil leads Group C and will face Japan, who finished second in Group F.
Match 78: Ivory Coast vs. NorwayIvory Coast secured second place in Group E, matched up against Norway, the runner-up in Group I.
Match 79: Mexico vs. EcuadorHost country Mexico awaits Ecuador, who grabbed a third-place spot.
Match 80: England vs. DR CongoEngland will face DR Congo, a confirmed third-place finisher from Groups I or K.
Match 86: Argentina vs. Cabo VerdeArgentina won Group J and will meet Cabo Verde, second place in Group H.
Match 88: Australia vs. EgyptAustralia secured second place in Group D, paired with Egypt, who took second in Group G.
Match 85: Switzerland vs. AlgeriaSwitzerland topped Group B and will face Algeria, a third-place qualifier.
Match 87: Colombia vs. GhanaColombia won Group K and will play Ghana, a third-place team.

Potential Round of 16 Showdowns

Match 89: Paraguay vs. FranceParaguay upset Germany and will meet France, who defeated Sweden 3-0.
Match 90: Canada vs. MoroccoCanada edged past South Africa and will face Morocco, who advanced on penalties against the Netherlands.
Match 93: Spain vs. CroatiaSpain, as Group H winners, is set to face Croatia from Group L.
Match 94: Belgium vs. United StatesBelgium and the U.S. both won their Round of 32 matches, setting up this intriguing clash.
Match 91: Brazil vs. NorwayBrazil beat Japan and will take on Norway, who defeated Ivory Coast.
Match 92: Mexico vs. EnglandMexico's win over Ecuador leads to a Round of 16 meeting with England, who overcame DR Congo.
Match 95: Argentina vs. Australia or EgyptArgentina waits for the winner of Australia versus Egypt.
Match 96: Switzerland vs. Colombia or GhanaSwitzerland will face either Colombia or Ghana in this last Round of 16 fixture.

The bracket is nearly complete, and the final group games will decide the remaining matchups. Fans can follow each game day closely as the drama unfolds at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.