World Cup blows wide open after Germany, Netherlands fall: Argentina next | OneFootball

The exciting Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup has gotten underway and is already leaving historic marks along the way. A total of 16 matches will shape this knockout stage, which will run through Friday, July 3, the day Argentina will look to book a place among the tournament’s final 16 against Cape Verde.

The opening of the bracket brought major surprises across the football world. According to the results, the first four spots in the Round of 16 have already been decided. On Sunday, Canada defeated South Africa 1-0. Meanwhile, Monday was full of tension: Brazil beat Japan 2-1, while Paraguay made history by eliminating Germany and Morocco knocked out the Netherlands, with both teams advancing via penalty shootouts.

The schedule for this Tuesday and the rest of the week

The action continues this Tuesday, June 30, with three can’t-miss matchups: Ivory Coast vs. Norway in Dallas, the all-European clash between France and Sweden in New Jersey, and the day’s finale featuring Mexico against Ecuador at the iconic Azteca Stadium.

On Wednesday, July 1, England will take the field against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Belgium will face Senegal, and host nation the United States will go head-to-head with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The bracket will continue on Thursday with Spain vs. Austria, the thrilling showdown between Portugal and Croatia, and the matchup between Switzerland and Algeria.

The champion’s turn: Argentina plays on Friday

The Round of 32 will come to a close on Friday, July 3. That day, in addition to Australia vs. Egypt and Colombia vs. Ghana, all national attention will be on Scaloni’s side. After finishing as the unbeaten leaders of Group J, Argentina will face Cape Verde starting at 7:00 p.m. (Argentina time) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, in what will be their first win-or-go-home match in the defense of their world crown.

Full Round of 32 schedule (Argentina times)

Tuesday, June 30

Wednesday, July 1

Thursday, July 2

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