The knockout‑round fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have now been fully confirmed, setting the stage for an exciting Round of 32 featuring heavyweight battles, rising underdogs and historic African representation.
Softfootball reports the complete lineup as follows:
- South Africa vs Canada
- Brazil vs Japan
- Germany vs Paraguay
- Netherlands vs Morocco
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway
- France vs Sweden
- Mexico vs Ecuador
- England vs DR Congo
- Belgium vs Senegal
- USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Spain vs Austria
- Portugal vs Croatia
- Switzerland vs Algeria
- Australia vs Egypt
- Argentina vs Cape Verde
- Colombia vs Ghana
This knockout lineup features six African nations, marking a historic moment for the continent and setting up several compelling fixtures, including England vs DR Congo, Belgium vs Senegal, and Colombia vs Ghana.
