Austria and Algeria have clinched 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 final pairings have been released. The draw shows familiar classic rivals and exciting matchups.
The full round‑of‑32 matchups are now public. Sixteen games will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Each match will be held in a different city, spreading the action throughout 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 headline knockout games.