The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 came to an end on Saturday with several exciting matches. Portugal played out a goalless draw against Colombia in their final Group K fixture. Cristiano Ronaldo could not make an impact as Portugal finished second in the group. Colombia topped Group K with the draw.
In another Group K match, DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to book their place in the Round of 32.
Earlier in the day, England secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Panama. Croatia also earned a narrow 2-1 victory against Ghana in Group L.
With the group stage now complete, the knockout phase begins. Every match from here is crucial. A defeat will end a team’s World Cup campaign.
Full Round of 32 FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule (IST)
Teams that qualified for the Round of 32
Group A: Mexico, South Africa
Group B: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Group C: Brazil, Morocco
Group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay
Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden
Group G: Belgium, Egypt
Group H: Spain, Cabo Verde
Group I: France, Norway, Senegal
Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria
Group K: Colombia, Portugal, DR Congo
Group L: England, Ghana, Croatia
Round Of 32 Fixtures (IST):
Monday, June 29:
South Africa vs. Canada – Los Angeles Stadium (12:30 AM, IST)
Brazil vs. Japan – Houston Stadium (10:30 PM, IST)
Tuesday, June 30:
Germany vs. Paraguay – Boston Stadium (2 AM, IST)
Netherlands vs. Morocco – Estadio Monterrey (6:30 AM, IST)
Ivory Coast vs. Norway – Dallas Stadium (10:30 PM, IST)
Wednesday, July 1:
France vs. Sweden – New York New Jersey Stadium (2:30 AM, IST)
Mexico vs. Ecuador – Mexico City Stadium (6:30 AM, IST)
England vs. DR Congo – Atlanta Stadium (9:30 PM, IST)
Thursday, July 2:
Belgium vs. Senegal – Seattle Stadium (1:30 AM, IST)
USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (5:30 AM, IST)
Friday, July 3:
Spain vs. Austria – Los Angeles Stadium (12:30 AM, IST)
Portugal vs. Croatia – Toronto Stadium (4:30 AM, IST)
Switzerland vs. Algeria – BC Place, Vancouver (8:30 AM, IST)
Australia vs. Egypt – Dallas Stadium (11:30 AM, IST)
Saturday, July 4:
Argentina vs. Cabo Verde – Miami Stadium (3:30 AM, IST)
Colombia vs. Ghana – Kansas City Stadium (7 AM, IST)
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