2026 World Cup Round of 32: Confirmed schedule, predictions for knockout round
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Key Points:
- The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 features exciting knockout matches with potential upsets from teams like Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, alongside matches involving co-host nations and top football powers.
- Key games include Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, Netherlands vs Morocco, and the United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, with match dates spanning from June 28 to July 3 across multiple U.S. and Canadian stadiums.
- Predictions favor traditional powerhouses such as Brazil, Germany, France, England, Spain, and Argentina advancing, while some surprises are anticipated, including Morocco over the Netherlands and Croatia winning on penalties against Portugal.
- Fans can watch the World Cup in English on Fox and Spanish on Telemundo, with Xfinity offering a World Soccer Ticket package for $85/month that includes access to over 1,500 soccer matches, top international leagues, and streaming options via the Xfinity Stream app.
