Brazil to face Japan, while Cape Verde's defence will be tested by Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
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A total of 32 teams have secured their places in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Round of 32 will deliver high-stakes matches, including a fixture between Brazil and Japan, as well as Argentina coming up against tournament debutants Cape Verde.
The group stage officially concluded on Sunday WIB, with Austria and Algeria becoming the final two nations to qualify for the knockout round.
South Africa will face Canada in the opening match of the Round of 32. This fixture kicks off one full week of tightly contested knockout matches.
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South Korea is hanging its fate on the results of other matches in order to qualify for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
The most anticipated fixture sees Brazil take on Japan. The Samba Boys enter this tie as one of the pre-tournament favourites for the title. Meanwhile, the Blue Samurai carry formidable form after progressing through the entire group stage without recording a single defeat.
Japan are expected to once again lean on their organised defensive discipline and the outstanding performances of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. For Brazil, they will field a deadly attacking unit spearheaded by Vinicius Junior, who will pose the biggest test for the Asian side's backline.
Other standout matchups include Germany vs Paraguay, Netherlands vs Morocco and France vs Sweden.
The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 marks the point where the tournament properly begins. There is zero margin for error from this stage onwards, as only victory will keep any team's dream of lifting the world championship trophy alive.
2026 World Cup Round of 32 Schedule:
Monday, 29 June 2026
02.00 WIB South Africa vs Canada
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
00.00 WIB Brazil vs Japan
03.30 WIB Germany vs Paraguay
08.00 WIB Netherlands vs Morocco
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
00.00 WIB Ivory Coast vs Norway
04.00 WIB France vs Sweden
08.00 WIB Mexico vs Ecuador
23.00 WIB England vs DR Congo
Thursday, 2 July 2026
03.00 WIB Belgium vs Senegal
07.00 WIB United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Friday, 3 July 2026
02.00 WIB Spain vs Austria
06.00 WIB Portugal vs Croatia
10.00 WIB Switzerland vs Algeria
Saturday, 4 July 2026
01.00 WIB Australia vs Egypt
05.00 WIB Argentina vs Cape Verde
08.30 WIB Colombia vs Ghana
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