Only 4 tickets left for the Round of 32: First matchups in the World Cup confirmed

As the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup nears its end, the teams advancing to the knockout round have largely been determined. So far, 28 countries have guaranteed their participation in the Round of 32, and the first matchups have begun to take shape.

COUNTRIES ADVANCING TO THE KNOCKOUT ROUND ANNOUNCED

The USA, Mexico, Germany, Argentina, Norway, France, Colombia, Canada, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, South Africa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, the Netherlands, England, Japan, Sweden, Australia, Cape Verde, Portugal, Paraguay, Egypt, Ghana, Spain, Senegal, and Belgium have passed the group stage and secured their names in the Round of 32.

FIRST ROUND OF 32 MATCHUPS CONFIRMED

Following the completed portion of the group matches, the first matchups in the knockout round have been determined.

• Brazil - Japan
• Netherlands - Morocco
• USA - Bosnia and Herzegovina
• South Africa - Canada
• France - Sweden
• Ivory Coast - Norway
• Germany - Paraguay
• Argentina - Cape Verde

REMAINING MATCHES WILL COMPLETE THE TABLE

Following the final matches to be played in the group stage, the remaining matchups in the Round of 32 will also be finalized. Teams will compete in the knockout round with the goal of advancing to the quarterfinals.

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