Austria and Algeria have clinched spots in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Iran fell eliminated early. The Democratic Republic of Congo made history as a historic moment as the eighth African side to reach the knockout round. All final pairings have been released. The draw shows familiar well‑known rivals and exciting matchups.
The full round‑of‑32 matchups are currently public. Sixteen games will be contested across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Each match will be held in a host city, spreading the action across the North American host region. The schedule allows fans see who meets whom as the event moves toward the quarter‑finals. Fans can now mark their calendars for the opening initial knockout games.