Austria and Algeria have clinched spots in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Iran fell out 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 novel 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 across the North American host region. The schedule lets supporters see who meets whom as the event moves toward the quarter‑finals. Fans can already mark their calendars for the opening first knockout games.