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2026 World Cup: Four Round of 32 fixtures confirmed

At least four knockout matches are set, including USA-Bosnia and Herzegovina and Brazil-Japan, as the expanded bracket starts to take shape.

  • As the 2026 World Cup group stage concludes on Saturday, the Round of 32 bracket is taking shape with at least four knockout fixtures now confirmed.
  • Winners in the 2026 World Cup are determined by one-off matches; if victory is not sealed in 90 minutes, games proceed to extra time and then a penalty shootout.
  • Co-Hosts The United States and Canada secured knockout spots and face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday and South Africa on Sunday, respectively.
  • Group F winners The Netherlands will face Morocco on Tuesday, while Brazil are paired with Japan on Monday after securing their spots in the knockout stage.
  • This Moroccan generation dictates possession while still carrying pace in transition, setting up a tactical duel against The Dutch who are already familiar with their opponents' players.
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The Red Devils still need to qualify, but many countries have already secured a spot in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. You can discover which matches are on the schedule in the overview below, which is constantly updated.

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Al Bawaba broke the news in Amman, Jordan on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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