Austria and Algeria have secured 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 confirmed pairings have been released. The draw shows familiar well‑known rivals and fresh matchups.
The full round‑of‑32 matchups are today public. Sixteen games will be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Each match will be held in a unique city, spreading the action through the North American host region. The schedule allows viewers see who meets whom as the event moves toward the quarter‑finals. Fans can already mark their calendars for the opening headline knockout games.