The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been confirmed after the completion of all 72 group-stage matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The expanded 48-team tournament now moves into the Round of 32, with the top two teams from each of the 12 groups joined by the eight best third-placed finishers.
Ghana secured their place in the knockout stage after finishing third in Group L behind England and Croatia, setting up a mouthwatering clash against Group K winners Colombia.
The Black Stars will face the South Americans on Saturday, July 4, at Kansas City Stadium in Missouri, with kick-off scheduled for 1:30 am Ghanaian time. The winner will advance to the Round of 16.
England, who topped Group L, will take on surprise package DR Congo, while Croatia face Portugal in another standout fixture.
Defending champions Argentina begin their knockout campaign against Cape Verde, who made history by becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout stages.
Other eye-catching ties include Brazil against Japan, France versus Sweden, Germany against Paraguay, Netherlands against Morocco, and Spain taking on Austria.
Sunday, June 28
Monday, June 29
Tuesday, June 30
Wednesday, July 1
Thursday, July 2
Friday, July 3
The Round of 32 begins on Sunday, June 28 and concludes on Friday, July 3, with the 16 winners progressing to the last 16 as the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title intensifies.
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