World Cup Round of 32 matches confirmed and predictions made

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

World Cup Round of 32 matches confirmed and predictions made
Summary

The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 schedule features key matchups starting June 28. Among the notable games are South Africa vs Canada at SoFi Stadium and Brazil vs Japan in Houston. Predictions are made for each game, forecasting close contests. The knockout stage will continue through July 3, with matchups including England vs DR Congo and Argentina vs Cape Verde.

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  • Round of 32 begins June 28 with South Africa vs Canada.
  • Brazil faces Japan on June 29, a matchup to watch.
  • Predictions suggest close games, including Mexico over Ecuador.
  • England is favored against DR Congo in July 1 match.
  • Argentina heavily favored in matchup against Cape Verde.
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The Group Stage is about to end! After two weeks of intense World Cup action, the Round of 32 is starting to take shape, and these are the matchups confirmed so far Round of 32 matchupsMexico vs. Ecu...

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Here's all of the confirmed matches for the World Cup Round of 32, with predictions on every game.

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