World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Complete Bracket, Results, Matchups, Schedule, and Qualification Details
The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 is underway with the Round of 16 starting to form. Seven teams have advanced past their initial knockout matches, while Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands were among the first eliminated in this expanded tournament format.
How Teams Qualified and Knockout Format
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups automatically progressed, alongside the eight best third-place teams. Now the competition shifts into a knockout bracket where only wins keep teams alive.
Round of 32 Results and Upcoming Matches
- July 1: England vs DR Congo, 12 p.m. ET, Atlanta
- July 1: Belgium vs Senegal, 4 p.m. ET, Seattle
- July 1: USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, 8 p.m. ET, Santa Clara
- July 2: Spain vs Austria, 3 p.m. ET, Inglewood
- July 2: Portugal vs Croatia, 7 p.m. ET, Toronto
- July 2: Switzerland vs Algeria, 11 p.m. ET, Vancouver
- July 3: Australia vs Egypt, 2 p.m. ET, Arlington
- July 3: Argentina vs Cape Verde, 6 p.m. ET, Miami Gardens
- July 3: Colombia vs Ghana, 9:30 p.m. ET, Kansas City
Round of 16 Schedule
All times Eastern.
Group Stage Final Standings and Qualification Summary
Here’s how each group wrapped up, including points and who advanced.
Group A
- Mexico (3W, 0D, 0L, 9 points) topped the group and will face Ecuador in the Round of 32 in Mexico City.
- South Africa grabbed second place with 4 points and will meet Canada Sunday in Los Angeles.
- South Korea finished third but missed out on the best third-place spots; Czechia ended last.
Group B
- Switzerland won the group, set to face Algeria.
- Canada took second, advancing to play South Africa.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified as a top third-place team and will meet the USA in Santa Clara.
- Qatar was eliminated.
Group C
- Brazil won the group and faces Japan Monday in Houston.
- Morocco placed second, scheduled against the Netherlands Monday in Monterrey.
- Scotland missed out despite third place, Haiti finished last.
Group D
- USA topped the group and will play Bosnia and Herzegovina Wednesday in Santa Clara.
- Australia secured second and meets Egypt July 3 in Dallas.
- Paraguay moved on as a best third-place team and will face Germany Monday in Boston.
- Türkiye was eliminated.
Group E
- Germany led the group and meets Paraguay.
- Ivory Coast finished second to face Norway.
- Ecuador advanced as a top third-place team to face Mexico Tuesday in Mexico City.
- Curaçao was eliminated.
Group F
- Netherlands finished first, set to meet Morocco Monday in Monterrey.
- Japan placed second, facing Brazil Monday.
- Sweden qualified as a top third-place team and will face France Tuesday in New Jersey.
- Tunisia was eliminated.
Group G
- Belgium took first place and will play Senegal Wednesday in Seattle.
- Egypt placed second, set to face Australia Friday in Dallas.
- Iran and New Zealand were eliminated.
Group H
- Spain won the group and faces Austria Thursday in Los Angeles.
- Cape Verde claimed second and will take on Argentina Friday in Miami.
- Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated.
Group I
- France dominated the group and faces Sweden Tuesday in New Jersey.
- Norway qualified second and will play Ivory Coast Tuesday in Dallas.
- Senegal advanced as a top third-place team and will face Belgium Wednesday in Seattle.
- Iraq was eliminated.
Group J
- Argentina topped the group and will play Cape Verde Friday in Miami.
- Austria and Algeria also advanced, facing Spain and Switzerland respectively.
- Jordan was eliminated.
Group K
- Colombia led the group and will face Ghana Friday in Kansas City.
- Portugal placed second, playing Croatia Thursday in Toronto.
- DR Congo qualified as a top third-place team and faces England Wednesday in Atlanta.
- Uzbekistan was eliminated.
Group L
- England topped the group and will meet DR Congo Wednesday in Atlanta.
- Croatia finished second and faces Portugal Thursday in Toronto.
- Ghana advanced as a top third-place team and will play Colombia Friday in Kansas City.
- Panama was eliminated.
