FIFA World Cup 2026: Possible round of 32 fixtures

The group stage has almost been concluded.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage nears an end, it’s time to focus on the knockout stages and probable paths to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19.

Who may meet whom in the last 32? What are the possible approaches to the final shaping up? Is there a tougher side to the draw?

There are still plenty of twists and turns to come, but here’s an early look. The FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 and the remainder of the tournament are shaping out right now!

Also read: FIFA World Cup 2026: Ranking best third-place teams so far

FIFA World Cup 2026: Round 32 possible fixtures

Monday, June 29

Time: 12:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 73: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up – Los Angeles, USA

Tuesday, June 30

Time: 6:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 76: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up – Houston, USA

Time: 2 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 74: Germany vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place – Foxborough, USA

Time: 6:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 75: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up – Guadalupe, Mexico

Time: 10:30 pm IST

Round of 32 – Match 78: Group E runners-up vs Group I runners-up – Arlington, USA

Wednesday July 1

Time: 2:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 77: Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place – New Jersey, USA

Time: 6:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 79: Mexico vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place – Mexico City, Mexico

Time: 9:30 pm IST

Round of 32 – Match 80: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place – Atlanta, USA

Thursday, July 2

Time: 1:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 82: Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place – Seattle, USA

Time: 5:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 81: USA vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place – Santa Clara, USA

Friday, July 3

Time: 12:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 84: Group H winners vs Group J runners-up – Los Angeles, USA

Time: 4:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 83: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up – Toronto, Canada

Time: 8:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 85: Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place – Vancouver, Canada

Time: 11:30 pm IST

Round of 32 – Match 88: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up – Arlington, USA

Saturday, July 4

Time: 3:30 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 86: Argentina vs Group H runners-up – Miami, USA

Time: 7 am IST

Round of 32 – Match 87: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place – Kansas City, USA

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