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 official pairings have been released. The draw shows familiar classic rivals and exciting matchups.
The full round‑of‑32 matchups are currently public. Sixteen games will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Each match will be held in a unique city, spreading the action across the North American host region. The schedule enables supporters see who meets whom as the event moves toward the quarter‑finals. Fans can now mark their calendars for the opening first knockout games.