The FIFA World Cup 2026 is in the Round of 32 stage today, June 30, with Ivory Coast vs Norway, France vs Sweden, and Mexico vs Ecuador all on the schedule.
Today’s Matches and Kickoff Times
Three Round of 32 matches are being played today. Ivory Coast faces Norway at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, France meets Sweden at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Mexico takes on Ecuador at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Yahoo Sports
| Match | Stadium | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast vs Norway | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | 1:00 PM |
| France vs Sweden | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | 5:00 PM |
| Mexico vs Ecuador | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 9:00 PM |
Mexico and Ecuador are meeting for the 29th time overall, but only the second time at a World Cup. Mexico won their first World Cup meeting 2-1 back in 2002. Mexico have won all three of their group games so far, while Ecuador reached the knockout round after coming from behind to beat Germany. OlympicsOlympics
France and Sweden have played each other 23 times, including six meetings during qualifying for this tournament, but this is their first match at a World Cup finals. Olympics
Yesterday’s Results
On Monday, June 29, Brazil beat Japan 2-1, Germany drew with Paraguay 1-1 before Paraguay advanced on penalties 4-3, and the Netherlands drew with Morocco 1-1 before Morocco advanced on penalties 3-2. Yahoo Sports
The Netherlands vs Morocco match was one of the most exciting games of the round. Morocco beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to reach the Round of 16 after the match finished 1-1 following extra time in Monterrey. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved the Netherlands’ fourth penalty, and Ismael Saibari then scored the winning spot kick to seal a 3-2 shootout victory. The Netherlands had led through a 72nd minute goal from Cody Gakpo, but Issa Diop equalised for Morocco in the first minute of stoppage time. Morocco will now face Canada in Houston in the Round of 16. SBS + 3
Germany’s loss to Paraguay marked another early exit, ending their first knockout appearance since winning the title in 2014. Coach Julian Nagelsmann started Deniz Undav for the first time in the tournament, replacing Jamal Musiala, while Paraguay recalled Miguel Almirón after a one-match suspension. SBSSBS
Round of 32 Schedule
The knockout stage continues through this week. Wednesday, July 1 features England against Congo DR in Atlanta at noon ET, Belgium against Senegal in Seattle at 4 p.m. ET, and the United States against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara at 8 p.m. ET. ESPN
On Thursday, July 2, Spain plays Austria in Inglewood at 3 p.m. ET, Portugal plays Croatia in Toronto at 7 p.m. ET, and Switzerland plays Algeria in Vancouver at 11 p.m. ET. ESPN
On Friday, July 3, Australia faces Egypt in Arlington at 2 p.m. ET, Argentina faces Cape Verde in Miami Gardens at 6 p.m. ET, and Colombia faces Ghana in Kansas City at 8:30 p.m. ET. ESPN
| Date | Match | City |
|---|---|---|
| July 1 | England vs Congo DR | Atlanta |
| July 1 | Belgium vs Senegal | Seattle |
| July 1 | USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | Santa Clara |
| July 2 | Spain vs Austria | Inglewood |
| July 2 | Portugal vs Croatia | Toronto |
| July 2 | Switzerland vs Algeria | Vancouver |
| July 3 | Australia vs Egypt | Arlington |
| July 3 | Argentina vs Cape Verde | Miami Gardens |
| July 3 | Colombia vs Ghana | Kansas City |
Group Stage Recap
The group stage has now ended, and all 32 Round of 32 matchups are set. The United States won Group D and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 in Santa Clara. Canada finished second in Group B and will meet South Africa in Los Angeles, while Mexico topped Group A and will face Egypt in Mexico City. Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Tournament Format and Key Facts
This tournament is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It began on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and the final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Sofascore
Matches are being played across 16 stadiums in 16 cities, with eleven stadiums in the United States. The United States will host every match from the quarter-finals onward. Sofascore
This is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, made up of 12 groups of four. Each team plays three group matches, and the top two teams from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, move into the new Round of 32. From there, the tournament becomes a straight knockout, meaning the two finalists will each have played eight matches in total. SofascoreSofascore
Argentina are the defending champions after winning the 2022 tournament, while Brazil hold the record for most titles with five. Sofascore
How to Watch
Coverage of every match is available through official broadcasters in each country. In the United States, live scores, highlights, commentary, and full match replays are available through the FOX Sports app, with live matches shown on FOX or streamed through FOX One. In Australia, all 104 matches of the tournament are being shown live and free on SBS, SBS VICELAND, and SBS On Demand. FOX SportsSBS
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