FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: The knockout lineups of the 32 teams have been finalised on Sunday. (AP Photo)FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Schedule: After 16 days of jam-packed action, the 2026 FIFA World Cup have finalised the 32 teams that will proceed to the second round of action across the United States, Mexico and Canada.World champions Argentina have drawn World Cup debutants Cape Verde in their Round of 32 clash, while leading favourites France will take on Sweden in New Jersey on July 1. With a goalless draw to Colombia, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal finished second in Group K, taking a slot against 2018 runners-up Croatia on July 3.Five-time champions Brazil will step out in the second Round of 32 match against Asian stronghold Japan in Houston.ALSO READ | World Cup third-place standingsEight third-placed teams will book their spots in the knockout stages, with five of the top teams locked in on five points.The round of 32 stage will conclude on July 4 with Colombia taking on Ghana in Kansas City.Match NoDateRound of 32 MatchTime (IST)Venue73June 29South Africa vs Canada12:30 AMLos Angeles74June 29Brazil vs Japan10:30 PMHouston75June 30Germany vs Paraguay2:00 AMFoxborough76June 30Netherlands vs Morocco6:30 AMGuadalajara77June 30Cote d’Ivoire vs Norway10.30 PMArlington78July 1France vs Sweden2:30 AMNew Jersey79July 1Mexico vs Ecuador6:30 AMMexico City80July 1England vs I3/K39:30 PMAtlanta81July 2Belgium vs A3/I3/J31.30 AMSeattle82July 2United States vs Bosnia-Herzegovina5.30 AMSanta Clara83July 3Spain vs Group J runners-up12:30 AMLos Angeles84July 3Portugal vs Croatia4:30 AMToronto85July 3Switzerland vs E3/F3/G3/I3/J38:30 AMVancouver86July 3Australia vs Egypt11:30 PMArlington87July 4Argentina vs Cape Verde3.30 PMMiami88July 4Colombia vs Ghana7:00 AMKansas City*Updated as of June 28, 2026