FIFA World Cup 2026 round‑of‑32 matchups unveiled

The draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 has been released, outlining the path to the tournament final in New York. Germany will meet Paraguay, with the winner set to face the victor of the France‑Sweden tie. South Africa faces Canada, while the Netherlands will take on Morocco.

Portugal is drawn against Croatia and will later meet the winner of the Spain‑Austria match. The United States will play Bosnia‑Herzegovina, and Belgium is paired with Senegal. Brazil meets Japan, and their winner will confront the team emerging from the Ivory Coast‑Norway clash.

Mexico will travel to face Ecuador, with the advancing side slated to meet either England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the next round. Argentina, the defending champion, will open against Chile, potentially moving on to a matchup with Australia or Egypt. Switzerland will play Algeria, and Colombia will clash with Ghana, completing the 32‑team knockout stage lineup.