Published on 6/26/2026
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Last update: 07:24 (Mecca time)
The features of the round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have become clear little by little, with the end of the group stage matches in the expanded edition of the World Cup with the participation of 48 teams approaching.
Below we review the playoff matches and confrontations that have been confirmed, mentioning the match dates, broadcast channels, and stadiums.
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Round of 32 matches in the 2026 World Cup (according to the time of Mecca, Doha and Cairo)
Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Match 73 (22:00): South Africa vs. Canada (Los Angeles Stadium).
Monday, June 29, 2026
- Match 74 (20:00): Brazil vs. Japan (Houston Stadium).
- Match 75 (23:30): Germany vs. Best 3 (Group A/B/C/D/F) (Boston Stadium).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Match 76 (4:00): Netherlands vs. Morocco (Monterrey Stadium).
- Match 77 (20:00): Côte d’Ivoire vs. second group I (Dallas Stadium).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Game 78 (00:00 midnight): 1st in Group I vs. 3rd best (from Groups C/D/F/G/H) (New Jersey Stadium).
- Match 79 (4:00): Mexico vs. Best 3rd (Group C/E/F/H/I) (Mexico City Stadium).
- Match 80 (19:00): 1st in Group L vs 3rd best (from Groups E/H/I/J/K) (Atalanta Stadium).
- Match 81 (23:00): 1st in Group G vs. 3rd best (from Groups A/E/H/I/J) (Seattle Stadium).
Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Match 82 (3:00): America vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Los Angeles Stadium).
- Match 83 (22:00): 1st Group H vs 2nd Group J (Los Angeles Stadium).
Friday, July 3, 2026
- Match 84 (2:00): 2nd in Group K vs 2nd in Group L (Toronto Stadium).
- Match 85 (6:00): Switzerland vs. Best 3rd (Group E/F/G/I/J) (BC Place Stadium).
- Match 86 (21:00): Australia vs. 2nd in Group G (Dallas Stadium).
Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Match 87 (1:00): Argentina vs. second in Group H (Miami Stadium).
- Game 88 (4:30): 1st Group K vs. 3rd Best (Group D/E/I/J/L) (Kansas City Stadium).
2026 World Cup final round (round of 16)
Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Winner of Match 73 vs Winner of Match 75 (20:00).
Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Winner of Game 74 vs Winner of Game 77 (00:00 midnight).
- Winner of Match 76 vs Winner of Match 78 (23:00).
Monday, July 6, 2026
- Winner of Game 79 vs. Winner of Game 80 (3:00).
- Winner of Match 83 vs Winner of Match 84 (22:00).
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Winner of Match 81 vs. Winner of Match 82 (3:00).
- Winner of Game 86 vs. Winner of Game 88 (7:00).
- Winner of Match 85 vs Winner of Match 87 (23:00).
2026 World Cup quarter-finals (round of 8)
Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Winner of Match 89 vs Winner of Match 90 (23:00).
Friday, July 10, 2026
- Winner of Match 93 vs Winner of Match 94 (22:00).
Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Winner of Match 91 vs Winner of Match 92 (00:00 midnight).
- Winner of Match 95 vs. Winner of Match 96 (4:00).
Semi-finals (golden square)
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Winner of Match 97 vs Winner of Match 98 (22:00).
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Winner of Match 99 vs Winner of Match 100 (22:00).
Third place match (bronze medal)
Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Loser of semi-final 1 vs loser of semi-final 2 (00:00 midnight).
The final match of the 2026 World Cup
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs Winner of Semi-Final 2 (22:00).
Live broadcast channels broadcasting the 2026 World Cup matches
The tournament enjoys satellite and digital television coverage, the largest of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, through the following networks:
- BeIN Sports Network: The main official broadcaster of the tournament via its encrypted channels (BeIN Sports Max), with free broadcast channels allocated for some specific matches and the opening ceremony.
- Al-Kas Channel Network: The tournament will be broadcast through its additional packages in coordination with beIN Sports.
- The official FIFA+ digital platform.
- Terrestrial frequencies: Some participating Arab countries buy the rights to broadcast their matches on terrestrial frequencies only.
- Al Jazeera Net: You can follow all the 2026 World Cup matches via the live coverage of the “Al Jazeera Net” website.
