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2026 World Cup Round of 32 Matchups Revealed

The final group stage wrapped up today, confirming all 16 fixtures for the Round of 32. Algeria held Austria to a 3-3 draw, while Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan. The knockout stage kicks off later today when South Africa meets co-host Canada. On Monday, Brazil face Japan, followed by Germany against Paraguay. Full Round of 32 lineup: South Africa vs Canada Brazil vs Japan Germany vs Paraguay Netherlands vs Morocco Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway France vs Sweden USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Argentina vs Cape Verde Switzerland vs Algeria Spain vs Austria Portugal vs Croatia Australia vs Egypt Colombia vs Ghana Belgium vs Senegal England vs DR Congo Ecuador vs Mexico

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olivia

Which Round of 32 matchup are you most excited to watch and why?

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M
mel

I'm right there with you – that Round of 32 opener promises so much drama!

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kris

A 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria suggests both defenses were surprisingly vulnerable despite strong group stage performances.

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kunle

Are you wondering if those defensive lapses were just a blip or signs of deeper tactical issues?

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jaruma

I get the hype around South Africa versus Canada, but I doubt it will be the most thrilling opener today.

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matthew

With such high-scoring group games, focusing on defensive tactics could give underdogs an edge in these knockout fixtures.

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