Austria and Algeria have earned spots in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Iran fell eliminated early. The Democratic Republic of Congo made history in a remarkable feat as the eighth African side to reach the knockout round. All confirmed pairings have been released. The draw shows familiar classic rivals and exciting matchups.
The full round‑of‑32 matchups are now public. Sixteen games will be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Each match will be held in a host city, spreading the action throughout the North American host region. The schedule enables supporters see who meets whom as the event moves toward the quarter‑finals. Fans can easily mark their calendars for the opening headline knockout games.