When does 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Start? Schedule: Dates, Times, Full Matchups

2026 World Cup Round of 32 Schedule: Dates, Times, and Full Matchups




The 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up, and the knockout stage is almost here. The Round of 32 begins on Sunday, June 28, 2026, as 32 teams battle to advance to the Round of 16. The tournament will crown its champion on July 19 after 104 total matches. With higher stakes, potential upsets, and superstar clashes, the Round of 32 promises intense soccer action across North America. 






2026 World Cup Round of 32 Full Schedule


All times listed below are Eastern Time (ET) and will be broadcast on FOX.



Sunday, June 28

Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up
Los Angeles Stadium | 3:00 p.m. ET | FOX


Monday, June 29

Group E Winner vs Group A/B/C/D/F Third Place
Boston Stadium | 4:30 p.m. ET | FOX  

Group F Winner vs Group C Runner-up
Estadio Monterrey | 9:00 p.m. ET | FOX 
 
Group C Winner vs Group F Runner-up
Houston Stadium | 1:00 p.m. ET | FOX


Tuesday, June 30

Group I Winner vs Group C/D/F/G/H Third Place
New York New Jersey Stadium | 5:00 p.m. ET | FOX 

 
Group E Runner-up vs Group I Runner-up
Dallas Stadium | 1:00 p.m. ET | FOX  

Group A Winner vs Group C/E/F/H/I Third Place
Mexico City Stadium | 9:00 p.m. ET | FOX


Wednesday, July 1

Group L Winner vs Group E/H/I/J/K Third Place
Atlanta Stadium | Noon ET | FOX  


Group D Winner vs Group B/E/F/I/J Third Place
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | 8:00 p.m. ET | FOX 
 
Group G Winner vs Group A/E/H/I/J Third Place
Seattle Stadium | 4:00 p.m. ET | FOX


Thursday, July 2

Group K Runner-up vs Group L Runner-up
Toronto Stadium | 7:00 p.m. ET | FOX  

Group H Winner vs Group J Runner-up
Los Angeles Stadium | 3:00 p.m. ET | FOX 
 
Group B Winner vs Group E/F/G/I/J Third Place
BC Place Vancouver | 11:00 p.m. ET | FOX


What to Expect in the Round of 32?


The format features a mix of group winners, runners-up, and third-place teams crossing over, creating exciting and unpredictable matchups. Many of the world’s top national teams could face off as the single-elimination stage begins — where every match is do-or-die.Fans can look forward to passionate crowds at iconic venues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Pro Tip: Set reminders for the early games, as time zones may affect viewing schedules in different regions.


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