After the longest group stage in history, we finally know the full slate of FIFA World Cup fixtures for the round of 32.
England’s reward for topping Group L is a trip to Atlanta to face DR Congo, who finished as one of the eight best third-placed teams in their first appearance in the competition.
Reigning champions Argentina have been handed a very kind route to the semi-finals after they were paired with Cape Verde, who emerged from their group undefeated. The winner of that tie will face either Australia or Egypt in the round of 16.
2022 finalists France will take on Sweden, the victor of which will face Germany or Paraguay in the next round.
There are a number of intriguing ties involving some of the tournament’s dark horses, including Brazil versus Japan, Ivory Coast versus Norway, and Netherlands versus Morocco.
In terms of the co-hosts, the United States entertain Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, Mexico welcome Ecuador to their capital, while Canada travel to Los Angeles to face South Africa, both of whom are playing a knockout match for the first time ever.
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Round of 32, ready! 🦁🏴
— England (@England) June 28, 2026
World Cup Round of 32 fixtures in full:
- South Africa vs Canada – Inglewood, 28th June
- Netherlands vs Morocco – Guadalupe, 29th June
- Germany vs Paraguay – Foxborough, 29th June
- Brazil vs Japan – Houston, 29th June
- France vs Sweden – East Rutherford, 30th June
- Ivory Coast vs Norway – Arlington, 30th June
- Mexico vs Ecuador – Mexico City, 30th June
- United States vs Bosnia & Herzegovina – Santa Clara, 1st July
- Belgium vs Senegal – Seattle, 1st July
- England vs DR Congo – Atlanta, 1st July
- Portugal vs Croatia – Toronto, 2nd July
- Spain vs Austria – Inglewood, 2nd July
- Switzerland vs Algeria – Vancouver, 2nd July
- Argentina vs Cape Verde – Miami, 3rd July
- Australia vs Egypt – Arlington, 3rd July
- Colombia vs Ghana – Kansas City, 3rd July
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