The World Cup Round of 32 starts on Sunday, June 28, 2026 , and runs through Friday, July 3. The first knockout match is South Africa vs. Canada on June 28.

Schedule window

  • Start: June 28, 2026.
  • End: July 3, 2026.
  • The next stage, the Round of 16 , begins on July 4.

First match

  • South Africa vs. Canada is listed as the opening Round of 32 fixture.
  • It is scheduled for noon in Los Angeles, which is 19:00 GMT.

Match example

Match| Date| Time
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South Africa vs Canada| June 28, 2026| noon local / 19:00 GMT 13

TL;DR: the Round of 32 starts June 28, 2026.