World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Kenyan time for all the matches

The group phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, leaving 32 nations to continue the race for football’s biggest prize. The knockout stage now begins with several exciting encounters featuring some of the world’s top teams alongside eight African representatives.

Africa will be represented in the Round of 32 by South Africa, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Cabo Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, all aiming to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

Below is the complete Round of 32 fixture list, with kickoff times adjusted to East Africa Time (EAT).

Sunday, June 28

South Africa vs Canada

Kickoff: 10:00 pm EAT

Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, USA

The knockout stage opens with South Africa taking on Canada. Bafana Bafana secured qualification after an impressive victory over South Korea in the group stage, while Canada progressed after finishing second in Group B.

Monday, June 29

Brazil vs Japan

Kickoff: 8:00 pm EAT

Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Brazil begin their knockout campaign against a disciplined Japanese side that impressed throughout the group phase with organised and technically sound performances.

Germany vs Paraguay

Kickoff: 11:30 pm EAT

Venue: Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium), Foxborough, Massachusetts

Germany head into the last 32 after comfortably advancing from Group E. Their opponents, Paraguay, battled through a demanding group to earn a place in the knockout rounds.

Tuesday, June 30

Netherlands vs Morocco

Kickoff: 4:00 am EAT

Venue: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico

Morocco face another major European test as they take on the Netherlands in what promises to be another memorable World Cup contest.

Ivory Coast vs Norway

Kickoff: 8:00 pm EAT

Venue: Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Ivory Coast meet Norway in an intriguing clash that pits the Elephants’ physical style against a talented Norwegian side targeting a place in the last 16.

Wednesday, July 1

France vs Sweden

Kickoff: 12:00 am EAT

Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford

France and Sweden renew their European rivalry in one of the standout fixtures of the round after both teams enjoyed successful group-stage campaigns.

Mexico vs Ecuador

Kickoff: 4:00 am EAT

Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Tournament co-hosts Mexico will enjoy home support as they face a determined Ecuador side looking to upset the hosts.

England vs DR Congo

Kickoff: 7:00 pm EAT

Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Georgia

England enter the match as favourites, but DR Congo have already shown throughout the tournament that they possess the pace and energy to challenge any opponent.

Belgium vs Senegal

Kickoff: 11:00 pm EAT

Venue: Seattle Stadium, USA

Senegal will attempt to overcome Belgium in another highly anticipated Africa-versus-Europe encounter under the lights in Seattle.

Thursday, July 2

United States vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

Kickoff: 3:00 am EAT

Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

The hosts continue their World Cup journey against Bosnia & Herzegovina, who earned their knockout place through determined performances in the group stage.

Spain vs Austria

Kickoff: 10:00 pm EAT

Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood

Spain’s possession-based football will be tested by an Austrian side riding high after a dramatic qualification from the group phase.

Friday, July 3

Portugal vs Croatia

Kickoff: 2:00 am EAT

Venue: Toronto Stadium, Canada

Portugal and Croatia square off in what is expected to be one of the most technically gifted matches of the Round of 32.

Switzerland vs Algeria

Kickoff: 6:00 am EAT

Venue: BC Place, Vancouver

Algeria continue their remarkable World Cup campaign after progressing as one of the best third-placed teams and now face Switzerland for a place in the next round.

Australia vs Egypt

Kickoff: 9:00 pm EAT

Venue: Dallas Stadium, USA

Australia’s direct style comes up against Egypt’s energetic pressing game in another evenly matched knockout fixture.

Saturday, July 4

Argentina vs Cabo Verde

Kickoff: 1:00 am EAT

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Defending champions Argentina begin their knockout campaign against Cabo Verde, whose impressive performances have made them one of the tournament’s surprise packages.

Colombia vs Ghana

Kickoff: 4:30 am EAT

Venue: Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), Missouri

The Round of 32 concludes with Colombia facing Ghana in a fixture expected to deliver attacking football and high intensity as both nations compete for a place in the last 16.