Round of 32 matches bring last-16 matchups at World Cup

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Round of 32 matches bring last-16 matchups at World Cup
Summary

The Round of 32 at the World Cup is nearing completion with several matchups confirmed for the last 16. Paraguay faces France, Canada takes on Morocco, the United States meets Belgium, Brazil is set against Norway, and Mexico will challenge England. The final matchup is expected to be Portugal versus Spain, pending tomorrow's decider. All these matches contribute to the tournament's progression as teams aim for advancement in the knockout stages.

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  • •Paraguay will play France in the last-16 round.
  • •Canada faces Morocco in another last-16 matchup.
  • •The United States meets Belgium in the knockout stage.
  • •Brazil is set to play against Norway in the last-16.
  • •Mexico will challenge England as the knockout stage continues.
Latest Updates
  • 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — 🏆Round of 16 set: all ties have now been confirmed
  • 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — 🏆The bracket takes shape: confirmed last-16 ties
What they're saying
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Most of the Round of 32 matches at the World Cup have already been played, and the bracket is gradually being filled in.We already have the following matchups confirmed:Paraguay - FranceCanada - Moroc...

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With Colombia’s victory over Ghana, the Round of 32 has come to an end, and we now have the full bracket for the Round of 16 of this FIFA World Cup 2026.The match schedule07/04: Paraguay - France07/...

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