World Cup 2026 round of 32 matchups confirmed

The 2026 World Cup group stage is concluding, with the round of 32 bracket now mostly finalized ahead of the July 19 final in New York. Several high-profile matchups are confirmed, including Germany vs. Paraguay, France vs. Sweden, Brazil vs. Japan, and Argentina vs. Cape Verde. Spain secured its spot by finishing at the top of Group H, joining a rare group of teams in history that topped their group as the only winning side, following a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde. Brazil also maintained its historic streak by finishing first in its group for the 12th consecutive time since 1982. Group stage play concludes on June 28 with remaining matches, including Croatia vs. Ghana, England vs. Panama, and Portugal vs. Colombia. Sources provide conflicting details regarding specific bracket positions for certain third-placed teams due to the ongoing final round of matches. The knockout phase officially commences on June 28, following the final group stage results.