Haiti vs Scotland. This will be the first ever encounter between Haiti and Scotland, and Haiti’s first against an opponent from the British Isles. Scotland are winless in their last nine FIFA World Cup encounters with sides from the Americas. This run includes their only previous meeting with CONCACAF opposition: a 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica in 1990.\r\n.

Ghana vs Panama. This will be the first ever meeting between Ghana and Panama. Ghana’s three previous FIFA World Cup matches with CONCACAF teams all came against the USA – the Black Stars won two and lost one. Meanwhile, Panama’s sole World Cup match against an African side was a 2-1 defeat to Tunisia in the 2018 group phase.\r\n.

Netherlands vs Japan. Netherlands and Japan are meeting at the FIFA World Cup for the second time – their first encounter came in the 2010 group stage, where the Dutch won 1-0 with a goal from Wesley Sneijder. Overall, Japan have never beaten the Netherlands. Japan went unbeaten against European opposition at the last FIFA World Cup, beating Germany and Spain in the gro.

Norway vs Senegal. This will be Norway and Senegal’s first World Cup meeting. Their only previous encounter came in a March 2006 friendly in Dakar – Senegal won 2-1. Norway have faced African opposition just once before at the FIFA World Cup, drawing 2-2 with Morocco in 1998 after twice being behind on the scoresheet.\r\n.

Uruguay vs Cabo Verde. This will be the first ever encounter between Uruguay and Cabo Verde. Cabo Verde’s only previous matches against teams from CONMEBOL came in June 2022 and in March this year.\r\n.

IR Iran vs New Zealand. Iran and New Zealand will meet at the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Their two previous encounters ended in a 0-0 draw and a 3-0 win for Iran. This will be Iran’s seventh appearance at the FIFA World Cup. They are yet to progress past the first round – only Scotland have made more appearances in the finals without making it past the first rou.

IR Iran vs New Zealand. Iran and New Zealand will meet at the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Their two previous encounters ended in a 0-0 draw and a 3-0 win for Iran. This will be Iran’s seventh appearance at the FIFA World Cup. They are yet to progress past the first round – only Scotland have made more appearances in the finals without making it past the first rou.

Belgium vs Egypt. Belgium and Egypt will meet at the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Their four previous encounters were all friendlies, with Egypt winning three and Belgium one. Belgium and Egypt’s last encounter came in a November 2022 friendly – Egypt won 2-1 in Kuwait City.\r\n.

Jordan vs Algeria. This will be Jordan and Algeria’s first FIFA World Cup meeting. Their last encounter was a friendly in Algeria in May 2004 – it ended 1-1. After winning their first ever encounter 6-0 in the Arab Cup in October 1974, Algeria are winless in their two meetings with Jordan since, losing 2-1 in the Arab Cup in July 1988 as well as the aforementioned fr.

France vs Iraq. This will be the first ever encounter between France and Iraq. France’s two previous World Cup matches against teams from the West Asian Football Federation both ended in victories: 4-1 v Kuwait in 1982 and 4-0 v Saudi Arabia in 1998.\r\n.

Live view from Host City for the upcoming fixture from the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

This will be the third meeting between Germany and Paraguay, after Germany won a FIFA World Cup match 1-0 in 2002, and a 3-3 friendly draw in 2013. Germany have progressed from each of their last five FIFA World Cup knockout matches against South American nations since losing 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 final. Paraguay, meanwhile, have lost all four.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

This is just the second ever meeting between South Africa and Canada, with Bafana Bafana winning the other 2-0 in a 2007 friendly in Durban. Canada have lost both of their competitive meetings with African nations, losing 2-0 to Cameroon in the 2001 Confederations Cup, and 2-1 to Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.\r\n.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

This is just the second ever meeting between South Africa and Canada, with Bafana Bafana winning the other 2-0 in a 2007 friendly in Durban. Canada have lost both of their competitive meetings with African nations, losing 2-0 to Cameroon in the 2001 Confederations Cup, and 2-1 to Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.\r\n.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

This will be the third meeting between Germany and Paraguay, after Germany won a FIFA World Cup match 1-0 in 2002, and a 3-3 friendly draw in 2013. Germany have progressed from each of their last five FIFA World Cup knockout matches against South American nations since losing 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 final. Paraguay, meanwhile, have lost all four.

This will be the third meeting between Germany and Paraguay, after Germany won a FIFA World Cup match 1-0 in 2002, and a 3-3 friendly draw in 2013. Germany have progressed from each of their last five FIFA World Cup knockout matches against South American nations since losing 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 final. Paraguay, meanwhile, have lost all four.

Colombia vs Portugal. Colombia and Portugal are facing each other for the very first time. Colombia are unbeaten in their last three FIFA World Cup matches against teams from UEFA. Meanwhile, Portugal are unbeaten in their three group matches against sides from CONMEBOL – Colombia will be only their third different South American opponent at the World Cup, after Brazil.

Panama vs England. Panama and England’s only previous encounter was in the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup – England won 6-1, their largest World Cup victory to date. England’s only defeat against a CONCACAF nation at the FIFA World Cup came in 1950 against the USA. Since then, they have three wins and three draws.\r\n.

This will be the second time that Netherlands and Morocco have faced at the FIFA World Cup, with the Dutch winning 2-1 in a group stage game in 1994 thanks to goals from Dennis Bergkamp and Bryan Roy. After beating Scotland in the group stages, Morocco are looking to win successive FIFA World Cup matches against European opposition for the first ti.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

Egypt vs IR Iran. Egypt and Iran are meeting at the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Their only previous encounter came in a June 2000 LG Cup match in Tehran – the game ended 1-1, with Egypt winning 8-7 on penalties. The game saw current Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan open the scoring whilst Iran all-time top scorer Ali Daei equalized. Iran are unbeaten against Af.

Egypt vs IR Iran. Egypt and Iran are meeting at the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Their only previous encounter came in a June 2000 LG Cup match in Tehran – the game ended 1-1, with Egypt winning 8-7 on penalties. The game saw current Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan open the scoring whilst Iran all-time top scorer Ali Daei equalized. Iran are unbeaten against Af.

New Zealand vs Belgium. This will be the first ever encounter between New Zealand and Belgium. New Zealand are unbeaten in their last two FIFA World Cup matches against European opposition – 1-1 draws against Slovakia and Italy in 2010.\r\n.

Uruguay vs Spain. Uruguay and Spain are facing each other at the FIFA World Cup for the third time – their two previous meetings both ended in draws. Uruguay have tasted victory in just one of their last nine FIFA World Cup matches played on Mexican soil : a 1-0 extra-time win over the USSR in the 1970 quarter-finals.\r\n.

Brazil have won all four of their previous FIFA World Cup games against AFC nations, including one against Japan in 2006. Conversely, Japan have only one once in five previous World Cup meetings with South American sides, a 2-1 victory over Colombia in 2018. Japan have won only once in their fourteen games against Brazil in all competitions. Howeve.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

This will be the third meeting between Germany and Paraguay, after Germany won a FIFA World Cup match 1-0 in 2002, and a 3-3 friendly draw in 2013. Germany have progressed from each of their last five FIFA World Cup knockout matches against South American nations since losing 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 final. Paraguay, meanwhile, have lost all four.

This will be the second time that Netherlands and Morocco have faced at the FIFA World Cup, with the Dutch winning 2-1 in a group stage game in 1994 thanks to goals from Dennis Bergkamp and Bryan Roy. After beating Scotland in the group stages, Morocco are looking to win successive FIFA World Cup matches against European opposition for the first ti.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

which will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, its cultural, grassroots and community dimensions of football \r\n.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

Brazil have won all four of their previous FIFA World Cup games against AFC nations, including one against Japan in 2006. Conversely, Japan have only one once in five previous World Cup meetings with South American sides, a 2-1 victory over Colombia in 2018. Japan have won only once in their fourteen games against Brazil in all competitions. Howeve.

which will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, its cultural, grassroots and community dimensions of football \r\n.

Live view from Host City for the upcoming fixture from the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

This will be France and Sweden’s 24th meeting in all competitions, but only third at a major tournament, and first at the World Cup; their previous two major tournament encounters were a 1-1 draw at EURO 1992 and a 2-0 Sweden win at EURO 2012. France have won each of their last six FIFA World Cup matches against fellow European nations; no side i.

All 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are broadcast live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS with a choice of Arabic, English and French studio and match commentary.\r\nThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA.\r\n\r\n.

This will be the first ever meeting between Côte d’Ivoire and Norway in any competition. Norway have lost just two out of 19 matches in all competitions against African nations, losing friendlies to Senegal in 2006 and South Africa in 2009. Their two FIFA World Cup meetings with African teams have produced nine goals – a 2-2 draw with Morocco in 19.

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This will be the first ever meeting between Côte d’Ivoire and Norway in any competition. Norway have lost just two out of 19 matches in all competitions against African nations, losing friendlies to Senegal in 2006 and South Africa in 2009. Their two FIFA World Cup meetings with African teams have produced nine goals – a 2-2 draw with Morocco in 19.

Group E Second Place vs Group I Second Place\r\nAt 30-6-2026, MECCA 20:00, GMT 17:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nDallas Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Review from different angles of the best moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Review from different angles of the best moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

This will be France and Sweden’s 24th meeting in all competitions, but only third at a major tournament, and first at the World Cup; their previous two major tournament encounters were a 1-1 draw at EURO 1992 and a 2-0 Sweden win at EURO 2012. France have won each of their last six FIFA World Cup matches against fellow European nations; no side i.

Group I Winner vs Third Place Group C/D/F/G/H\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 00:00, GMT 21:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nNew York New Jersey Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be the second time that Netherlands and Morocco have faced at the FIFA World Cup, with the Dutch winning 2-1 in a group stage game in 1994 thanks to goals from Dennis Bergkamp and Bryan Roy. After beating Scotland in the group stages, Morocco are looking to win successive FIFA World Cup matches against European opposition for the first ti.

Group F Winner vs Group C Second Place\r\nAt 30-6-2026, MECCA 04:00, GMT 01:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nEstadio Monterrey Stadium\r\n.

Brazil have won all four of their previous FIFA World Cup games against AFC nations, including one against Japan in 2006. Conversely, Japan have only one once in five previous World Cup meetings with South American sides, a 2-1 victory over Colombia in 2018. Japan have won only once in their fourteen games against Brazil in all competitions. Howeve.

Group C Winner vs Group F Second Place\r\nAt 29-6-2026, MECCA 20:00, GMT 17:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nHouston Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Mexico and Ecuador have faced once before at the FIFA World Cup, with El Tri winning 2-1 in a group match in 2002. In all competitions, the two nations have drawn each of their last three meetings. Mexico have won just one of their 14 FIFA World Cup matches against South American sides – although that was their only game versus Ecuador in 2002. In.

This is just the second ever meeting between South Africa and Canada, with Bafana Bafana winning the other 2-0 in a 2007 friendly in Durban. Canada have lost both of their competitive meetings with African nations, losing 2-0 to Cameroon in the 2001 Confederations Cup, and 2-1 to Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.\r\n.

Group A Second Place vs Canada\r\nAt 28-6-2026, MECCA 22:00, GMT 19:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nLos Angeles Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be the second time that Netherlands and Morocco have faced at the FIFA World Cup, with the Dutch winning 2-1 in a group stage game in 1994 thanks to goals from Dennis Bergkamp and Bryan Roy. After beating Scotland in the group stages, Morocco are looking to win successive FIFA World Cup matches against European opposition for the first ti.

Group F Winner vs Group C Second Place\r\nAt 30-6-2026, MECCA 04:00, GMT 01:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nEstadio Monterrey Stadium\r\n.

This will be the second time that Netherlands and Morocco have faced at the FIFA World Cup, with the Dutch winning 2-1 in a group stage game in 1994 thanks to goals from Dennis Bergkamp and Bryan Roy. After beating Scotland in the group stages, Morocco are looking to win successive FIFA World Cup matches against European opposition for the first ti.

Mexico and Ecuador have faced once before at the FIFA World Cup, with El Tri winning 2-1 in a group match in 2002. In all competitions, the two nations have drawn each of their last three meetings. Mexico have won just one of their 14 FIFA World Cup matches against South American sides – although that was their only game versus Ecuador in 2002. In.

Mexico vs Third Place Group C/E/F/H/I\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 04:00, GMT 01:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nMexico City Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be France and Sweden’s 24th meeting in all competitions, but only third at a major tournament, and first at the World Cup; their previous two major tournament encounters were a 1-1 draw at EURO 1992 and a 2-0 Sweden win at EURO 2012. France have won each of their last six FIFA World Cup matches against fellow European nations; no side i.

Group I Winner vs Third Place Group C/D/F/G/H\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 00:00, GMT 21:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nNew York New Jersey Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Discover Seattle, which will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, its cultural, grassroots and community dimensions of football.

Live view from Host City for the upcoming fixture from the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

This will be the first ever meeting between Belgium and Senegal in any competition. Belgium have lost just one of their six games against African teams at the FIFA World Cup, losing 2-0 to Morocco in the group stage in 2022. None of those previous six matches happened in the knockout stages of the competition.\r\n.

Group G Winner vs Third Place Group A/E/H/I/J\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 23:00, GMT 20:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nSeattle Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Review from different angles of the best moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

This will be France and Sweden’s 24th meeting in all competitions, but only third at a major tournament, and first at the World Cup; their previous two major tournament encounters were a 1-1 draw at EURO 1992 and a 2-0 Sweden win at EURO 2012. France have won each of their last six FIFA World Cup matches against fellow European nations; no side i.

Group I Winner vs Third Place Group C/D/F/G/H\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 00:00, GMT 21:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nNew York New Jersey Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be the first ever meeting between Côte d’Ivoire and Norway in any competition. Norway have lost just two out of 19 matches in all competitions against African nations, losing friendlies to Senegal in 2006 and South Africa in 2009. Their two FIFA World Cup meetings with African teams have produced nine goals – a 2-2 draw with Morocco in 19.

Mexico and Ecuador have faced once before at the FIFA World Cup, with El Tri winning 2-1 in a group match in 2002. In all competitions, the two nations have drawn each of their last three meetings. Mexico have won just one of their 14 FIFA World Cup matches against South American sides – although that was their only game versus Ecuador in 2002. In.

Mexico and Ecuador have faced once before at the FIFA World Cup, with El Tri winning 2-1 in a group match in 2002. In all competitions, the two nations have drawn each of their last three meetings. Mexico have won just one of their 14 FIFA World Cup matches against South American sides – although that was their only game versus Ecuador in 2002. In.

Mexico vs Third Place Group C/E/F/H/I\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 04:00, GMT 01:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nMexico City Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Algeria vs Austria. Algeria and Austria’s only previous encounter was in the group stage of the 1982 FIFA World Cup – Austria won 2-0, which was their last clean sheet at the tournament. Algeria’s only FIFA World Cup victory against European opposition came in their first ever World Cup match – 2-1 over West Germany in 1982. They’ve since gone eight games without a vi.

This is just the second ever meeting between South Africa and Canada, with Bafana Bafana winning the other 2-0 in a 2007 friendly in Durban. Canada have lost both of their competitive meetings with African nations, losing 2-0 to Cameroon in the 2001 Confederations Cup, and 2-1 to Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.\r\n.

This is just the second ever meeting between South Africa and Canada, with Bafana Bafana winning the other 2-0 in a 2007 friendly in Durban. Canada have lost both of their competitive meetings with African nations, losing 2-0 to Cameroon in the 2001 Confederations Cup, and 2-1 to Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.\r\n.

This is just the second ever meeting between South Africa and Canada, with Bafana Bafana winning the other 2-0 in a 2007 friendly in Durban. Canada have lost both of their competitive meetings with African nations, losing 2-0 to Cameroon in the 2001 Confederations Cup, and 2-1 to Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.\r\n.

This is just the second ever meeting between South Africa and Canada, with Bafana Bafana winning the other 2-0 in a 2007 friendly in Durban. Canada have lost both of their competitive meetings with African nations, losing 2-0 to Cameroon in the 2001 Confederations Cup, and 2-1 to Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.\r\n.

This will be the fourth meeting between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Stars and Stripes unbeaten in the first three, all in friendlies from 2013 to 2021. USA have won just one of their last 21 FIFA World Cup meetings with UEFA nations, and are winless in their last 13 since a 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002.\r\n.

This will be the fourth meeting between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Stars and Stripes unbeaten in the first three, all in friendlies from 2013 to 2021. USA have won just one of their last 21 FIFA World Cup meetings with UEFA nations, and are winless in their last 13 since a 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002.\r\n.

USA vs Third Place Group B/E/F/I/J\r\nAt 2-7-2026, MECCA 03:00, GMT 00:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be the fourth meeting between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Stars and Stripes unbeaten in the first three, all in friendlies from 2013 to 2021. USA have won just one of their last 21 FIFA World Cup meetings with UEFA nations, and are winless in their last 13 since a 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002.\r\n.

Mexico and Ecuador have faced once before at the FIFA World Cup, with El Tri winning 2-1 in a group match in 2002. In all competitions, the two nations have drawn each of their last three meetings. Mexico have won just one of their 14 FIFA World Cup matches against South American sides – although that was their only game versus Ecuador in 2002. In.

Mexico and Ecuador have faced once before at the FIFA World Cup, with El Tri winning 2-1 in a group match in 2002. In all competitions, the two nations have drawn each of their last three meetings. Mexico have won just one of their 14 FIFA World Cup matches against South American sides – although that was their only game versus Ecuador in 2002. In.

Mexico vs Third Place Group C/E/F/H/I\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 04:00, GMT 01:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nMexico City Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Mexico and Ecuador have faced once before at the FIFA World Cup, with El Tri winning 2-1 in a group match in 2002. In all competitions, the two nations have drawn each of their last three meetings. Mexico have won just one of their 14 FIFA World Cup matches against South American sides – although that was their only game versus Ecuador in 2002. In.

This will be the third meeting between Germany and Paraguay, after Germany won a FIFA World Cup match 1-0 in 2002, and a 3-3 friendly draw in 2013. Germany have progressed from each of their last five FIFA World Cup knockout matches against South American nations since losing 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 final. Paraguay, meanwhile, have lost all four.

This will be the third meeting between Germany and Paraguay, after Germany won a FIFA World Cup match 1-0 in 2002, and a 3-3 friendly draw in 2013. Germany have progressed from each of their last five FIFA World Cup knockout matches against South American nations since losing 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 final. Paraguay, meanwhile, have lost all four.

Germany vs Third Place Group A/B/C/D/F\r\nAt 29-6-2026, MECCA 23:30, GMT 20:30\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nBoston Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be the third meeting between Germany and Paraguay, after Germany won a FIFA World Cup match 1-0 in 2002, and a 3-3 friendly draw in 2013. Germany have progressed from each of their last five FIFA World Cup knockout matches against South American nations since losing 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 final. Paraguay, meanwhile, have lost all four.

This will be France and Sweden’s 24th meeting in all competitions, but only third at a major tournament, and first at the World Cup; their previous two major tournament encounters were a 1-1 draw at EURO 1992 and a 2-0 Sweden win at EURO 2012. France have won each of their last six FIFA World Cup matches against fellow European nations; no side i.

Group I Winner vs Third Place Group C/D/F/G/H\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 00:00, GMT 21:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nNew York New Jersey Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be France and Sweden’s 24th meeting in all competitions, but only third at a major tournament, and first at the World Cup; their previous two major tournament encounters were a 1-1 draw at EURO 1992 and a 2-0 Sweden win at EURO 2012. France have won each of their last six FIFA World Cup matches against fellow European nations; no side i.

This will be France and Sweden’s 24th meeting in all competitions, but only third at a major tournament, and first at the World Cup; their previous two major tournament encounters were a 1-1 draw at EURO 1992 and a 2-0 Sweden win at EURO 2012. France have won each of their last six FIFA World Cup matches against fellow European nations; no side i.

This will be the fourth meeting between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Stars and Stripes unbeaten in the first three, all in friendlies from 2013 to 2021. USA have won just one of their last 21 FIFA World Cup meetings with UEFA nations, and are winless in their last 13 since a 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002.\r\n.

USA vs Third Place Group B/E/F/I/J\r\nAt 2-7-2026, MECCA 03:00, GMT 00:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be the fourth meeting between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Stars and Stripes unbeaten in the first three, all in friendlies from 2013 to 2021. USA have won just one of their last 21 FIFA World Cup meetings with UEFA nations, and are winless in their last 13 since a 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002.\r\n.

This will be the first ever meeting between Belgium and Senegal in any competition. Belgium have lost just one of their six games against African teams at the FIFA World Cup, losing 2-0 to Morocco in the group stage in 2022. None of those previous six matches happened in the knockout stages of the competition.\r\n.

Group G Winner vs Third Place Group A/E/H/I/J\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 23:00, GMT 20:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nSeattle Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be the first ever meeting between England and Congo DR, but England’s second game against an African opponent at this FIFA World Cup. Only at the 1990 World Cup have they faced two African teams in the same edition before. England will face an African team in a FIFA World Cup knockout stage match for just the third time, following wins ov.

Group L Winner vs Third Place Group E/H/I/J/K\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 19:00, GMT 16:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nAtlanta Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Discover Toronto, which will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, its cultural, grassroots and community dimensions of football.

Live view from Host City for the upcoming fixture from the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Group K Second Place vs Group L Second Place\r\nAt 3-7-2026, MECCA 02:00, GMT 23:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nToronto Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Portugal have lost just one of their 10 matches against Croatia across all competitions, whilst the Seleção are unbeaten in competitive matches against the nation, winning five of their six encounters. Portugal have progressed past the first knockout round in each of their last two major tournaments, beating Switzerland 6-1 in the Round of 16 of th.

Review from different angles of the best moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Group L Winner vs Third Place Group E/H/I/J/K\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 19:00, GMT 16:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nAtlanta Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be the first ever meeting between England and Congo DR, but England’s second game against an African opponent at this FIFA World Cup. Only at the 1990 World Cup have they faced two African teams in the same edition before. England will face an African team in a FIFA World Cup knockout stage match for just the third time, following wins ov.

Group K Second Place vs Group L Second Place\r\nAt 3-7-2026, MECCA 02:00, GMT 23:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nToronto Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Portugal have lost just one of their 10 matches against Croatia across all competitions, whilst the Seleção are unbeaten in competitive matches against the nation, winning five of their six encounters. Portugal have progressed past the first knockout round in each of their last two major tournaments, beating Switzerland 6-1 in the Round of 16 of th.

This will be the second time that Netherlands and Morocco have faced at the FIFA World Cup, with the Dutch winning 2-1 in a group stage game in 1994 thanks to goals from Dennis Bergkamp and Bryan Roy. After beating Scotland in the group stages, Morocco are looking to win successive FIFA World Cup matches against European opposition for the first ti.

This will be the second time that Netherlands and Morocco have faced at the FIFA World Cup, with the Dutch winning 2-1 in a group stage game in 1994 thanks to goals from Dennis Bergkamp and Bryan Roy. After beating Scotland in the group stages, Morocco are looking to win successive FIFA World Cup matches against European opposition for the first ti.

This will be the fourth meeting between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Stars and Stripes unbeaten in the first three, all in friendlies from 2013 to 2021. USA have won just one of their last 21 FIFA World Cup meetings with UEFA nations, and are winless in their last 13 since a 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002.\r\n.

This will be the fourth meeting between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Stars and Stripes unbeaten in the first three, all in friendlies from 2013 to 2021. USA have won just one of their last 21 FIFA World Cup meetings with UEFA nations, and are winless in their last 13 since a 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002.\r\n.

This will be the fourth meeting between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Stars and Stripes unbeaten in the first three, all in friendlies from 2013 to 2021. USA have won just one of their last 21 FIFA World Cup meetings with UEFA nations, and are winless in their last 13 since a 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002.\r\n.

Brazil have won all four of their previous FIFA World Cup games against AFC nations, including one against Japan in 2006. Conversely, Japan have only one once in five previous World Cup meetings with South American sides, a 2-1 victory over Colombia in 2018. Japan have won only once in their fourteen games against Brazil in all competitions. Howeve.

Brazil have won all four of their previous FIFA World Cup games against AFC nations, including one against Japan in 2006. Conversely, Japan have only one once in five previous World Cup meetings with South American sides, a 2-1 victory over Colombia in 2018. Japan have won only once in their fourteen games against Brazil in all competitions. Howeve.

This will be the first ever meeting between Belgium and Senegal in any competition. Belgium have lost just one of their six games against African teams at the FIFA World Cup, losing 2-0 to Morocco in the group stage in 2022. None of those previous six matches happened in the knockout stages of the competition.\r\n.

Group G Winner vs Third Place Group A/E/H/I/J\r\nAt 1-7-2026, MECCA 23:00, GMT 20:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nSeattle Stadium Stadium\r\n.

This will be the first ever meeting between Belgium and Senegal in any competition. Belgium have lost just one of their six games against African teams at the FIFA World Cup, losing 2-0 to Morocco in the group stage in 2022. None of those previous six matches happened in the knockout stages of the competition.\r\n.

This will be the first ever competitive meeting between Switzerland and Algeria. However, they have met twice previously in friendly fixtures, with Switzerland winning both in 1983 and 1986. Switzerland have won each of their previous two FIFA World Cup games against African nations, defeating Togo in 2006 and Cameroon in 2022, however, this will.

Switzerland vs Third Place Group E/F/G/I/J\r\nAt 3-7-2026, MECCA 06:00, GMT 03:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nBC Place Vancouver Stadium\r\n.

This will be the first ever competitive meeting between Switzerland and Algeria. However, they have met twice previously in friendly fixtures, with Switzerland winning both in 1983 and 1986. Switzerland have won each of their previous two FIFA World Cup games against African nations, defeating Togo in 2006 and Cameroon in 2022, however, this will.

Spain are unbeaten across their last five games against Austria in all competitions and have won each of their last two against them by four-goal margins. However, they lost their only previous match against them in a FIFA World Cup. Spain have been eliminated from each of their last two FIFA World Cup knockout stage games, bowing out in the round.

Group H Winner vs Group J Second Place\r\nAt 2-7-2026, MECCA 22:00, GMT 19:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 32\r\nLos Angeles Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Spain are unbeaten across their last five games against Austria in all competitions and have won each of their last two against them by four-goal margins. However, they lost their only previous match against them in a FIFA World Cup. Spain have been eliminated from each of their last two FIFA World Cup knockout stage games, bowing out in the round.

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This will be the first ever meeting between Argentina and Cabo Verde in any competition. Argentina have won each of their last seven FIFA World Cup games against African opponents since losing their first ever such game against Cameroon in 1990. Cabo Verde are only the third debuting nation to face the FIFA World Cup defending champions in a knocko.

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This will be the third meeting between Germany and Paraguay, after Germany won a FIFA World Cup match 1-0 in 2002, and a 3-3 friendly draw in 2013. Germany have progressed from each of their last five FIFA World Cup knockout matches against South American nations since losing 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 final. Paraguay, meanwhile, have lost all four.

This will be the first ever meeting between Argentina and Cabo Verde in any competition. Argentina have won each of their last seven FIFA World Cup games against African opponents since losing their first ever such game against Cameroon in 1990. Cabo Verde are only the third debuting nation to face the FIFA World Cup defending champions in a knocko.

This will be the first ever meeting between England and Congo DR, but England’s second game against an African opponent at this FIFA World Cup. Only at the 1990 World Cup have they faced two African teams in the same edition before. England will face an African team in a FIFA World Cup knockout stage match for just the third time, following wins ov.

This will be the fourth meeting between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Stars and Stripes unbeaten in the first three, all in friendlies from 2013 to 2021. USA have won just one of their last 21 FIFA World Cup meetings with UEFA nations, and are winless in their last 13 since a 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002.\r\n.

Spain are unbeaten across their last five games against Austria in all competitions and have won each of their last two against them by four-goal margins. However, they lost their only previous match against them in a FIFA World Cup. Spain have been eliminated from each of their last two FIFA World Cup knockout stage games, bowing out in the round.

This will be the third meeting between Germany and Paraguay, after Germany won a FIFA World Cup match 1-0 in 2002, and a 3-3 friendly draw in 2013. Germany have progressed from each of their last five FIFA World Cup knockout matches against South American nations since losing 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 final. Paraguay, meanwhile, have lost all four.

This will be the first ever meeting between Colombia and Ghana. Colombia have won each of their last four FIFA World Cup matches against African nations, all by margins of exactly one goal. However, they were eliminated in their only previous knockout stage game against such opposition.\r\n.

This will be the first ever meeting between Argentina and Cabo Verde in any competition. Argentina have won each of their last seven FIFA World Cup games against African opponents since losing their first ever such game against Cameroon in 1990. Cabo Verde are only the third debuting nation to face the FIFA World Cup defending champions in a knocko.

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Round of thirty-two 2 Winner vs Round of thirty-two 5 Winner\r\nAt 5-7-2026, MECCA 00:00, GMT 21:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 16\r\nPhiladelphia Stadium Stadium\r\n.

Canada vs Round of thirty-two 3 Winner\r\nAt 4-7-2026, MECCA 20:00, GMT 17:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 16\r\nHouston Stadium Stadium\r\n.

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Round of thirty-two 7 Winner vs Round of thirty-two 8 Winner\r\nAt 6-7-2026, MECCA 03:00, GMT 00:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 16\r\nMexico City Stadium Stadium\r\n.

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Round of thirty-two 9 Winner vs Belgium\r\nAt 7-7-2026, MECCA 03:00, GMT 00:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 16\r\nSeattle Stadium Stadium\r\n.

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Round of thirty-two 13 Winner vs Round of thirty-two 15 Winner\r\nAt 7-7-2026, MECCA 23:00, GMT 20:00\r\nFIFA World Cup\r\nSeason 2025/2026\r\nRound Of 16\r\nBC Place Vancouver Stadium\r\n.