2026 World Cup: Full list of round of 32 fixtures confirmed

Following the dramatic completion of the group stages at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the path to global glory has taken shape with the official confirmation of the Round of 32 fixtures.

The final day of group stage action delivered immense drama. Colombia secured their place as Group K winners following a tense, goalless draw with European powerhouses Portugal.

Joining them from the same group are DR Congo, who showed incredible resilience by coming from a goal down to defeat Uzbekistan and punch their ticket to the knockouts.

Meanwhile, in Group L, Croatia edged past Ghana with a hard-fought 2-1 victory to progress as runners-up behind group leaders England.

The high-stakes knockout phase is set to kick off this Sunday night with an electrifying clash, as tournament co-hosts Canada face off against South Africa.

Germany vs Paraguay
France vs Sweden
South Africa vs Canada
Netherlands vs Morocco
Portugal vs Croatia
United States vs Bosnia
Belgium vs Senegal
Brazil vs Japan
Ivory Coast vs Norway
Mexico vs Ecuador
England vs DR Congo
Argentina vs Cape Verde
Australia vs Egypt
Colombia vs Ghana
Switzerland vs Algeria
Spain vs Austria

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