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 official pairings have been released. The draw shows familiar well‑known rivals and exciting 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 different city, spreading the action across the North American host region. The schedule enables fans see who meets whom as the event moves toward the quarter‑finals. Fans can already mark their calendars for the opening first knockout games.