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Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule?

Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule?

All the qualified teams and match schedule for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on Sunday. Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026 The round of 32 bracket of the 2026 World Cup is complete. After 72 group games featuring 48 teams, it’s time for the knockouts. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Below is the full list of qualified teams and the last-32 schedule: Teams in the round of 32 The top two teams from each of the 12 groups along with the eight best third-placed teams, have advanced from the group stage to the round of 32. They are: Group A: Mexico, South Africa Group B: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina Group C: Brazil, Morocco Group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden Group G: Belgium, Egypt Group H: Spain, Cape Verde Group I: France, Norway, Senegal Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria Group K: Colombia, Portugal, Democratic Republic of the Congo Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana Cape Verde is the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockouts [Phil Noble/Reuters] Round of 32 full schedule Sunday, June 28 South Africa vs Canada, noon (19:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, California, United States Monday, June 29 Brazil vs Japan, noon (17:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Texas, US Germany vs Paraguay, 4:30pm (20:30 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Massachusetts, US Netherlands vs Morocco, 7pm (01:00 GMT on Tuesday) – Monterrey Stadium, Mexico Tuesday, June 30 Ivory Coast vs Norway, noon (17:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Texas, US France vs Sweden, 5pm (21:00 GMT) – New York/New Jersey Stadium, US Mexico vs Ecuador, 7pm (01:00 GMT on Wednesday) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico Vinicius Jr and Brazil face Japan in a blockbuster round of 32 match [Paul Childs/Reuters] Wednesday, July 1 Advertisement England vs DR Congo, noon (16:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Georgia, US Belgium vs Senegal, 1pm (20:00 GMT) – Seattle Stadium, Washington, US USA vs Bosnia, 5pm (00:00 GMT on Thursday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, California, US Thursday, July 2 Spain vs Austria, noon (19:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium Portugal vs Croatia, 7pm (23:00 GMT) – Toronto Stadium, Ontario, Canada Switzerland vs Algeria, 8pm (03:00 GMT on Friday) – BC Place Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Friday, July 3 Australia vs Egypt, 1pm (18:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium Argentina vs Cape Verde, 6pm (22:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Florida, US Colombia vs Ghana, 8:30pm (01:30 GMT on Saturday) – Kansas City Stadium, Missouri, US Lionel Messi and Argentina will start their 2026 World Cup knockout campaign against minnows Cape Verde [Paul Ellis/AFP] Adblock test (Why?)

Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz

Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz

US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences. Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026 The United States has bombed Iran for a second straight day, striking Sirik, Bandar-e Lengeh and Qeshm Island after a drone attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, while Kuwait said its air defences were responding to “hostile missile and drone threats”, raising heightened tensions across the region. Meanwhile, Israel carried out new attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least one person, just a day after reaching a framework agreement with the Lebanese government aimed at ending the fighting. Here is what has happened as the conflict enters its 121st day: In Iran Iran sees Strait of Hormuz as key leverage: Tehran-based political analyst Abas Aslani said Iran views the waterway as a deterrent against future US attacks. “Iran sees [the strait] as leverage to stop the repetition of any new round of aggression against the country,” he told Al Jazeera, adding that any attempt to change the situation there “by force” is “unacceptable for Tehran”. IRGC says it hit US forces in the Gulf: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched ballistic missiles and drones at the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain in response to US strikes on five coastal locations in Iran. The Gulf Bahrain sounds sirens, Kuwait activates air defences: Bahrain urged people to head to the nearest safe place after sirens sounded, while Kuwait said it was responding to “hostile missile and drone threats”. A US official told the Reuters news agency there have been no reported US casualties or major damage so far. Oman joins Gulf states in condemning attack on Bahrain: Oman has condemned the Iranian drone attack on Bahrain, expressing full solidarity with the kingdom and rejecting any actions that threaten regional security. Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE also condemned the attack. Advertisement In the US White House signals tougher stance: Reporting from Washington, DC, Manuel Rapalo says President Donald Trump’s warning that the US could be forced to “complete the job” if Iran continues its attacks raises new concerns about further escalation. Expert warns US-Iran conflict could escalate: Retired US naval officer Harlan Ullman says the latest “tit-for-tat” attacks between Washington and Tehran risk “getting out of hand”. He added that a surge in oil prices could pressure President Donald Trump to return to negotiations. US congressman says Iran strikes violate war powers measure: Democratic Representative Ro Khanna condemned the renewed US attacks on Iran as a “blatant violation” of the War Powers Resolution passed by Congress, warning: “Trump must stop this war now, or we will take him to court.” In Israel Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as blow to Iran: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the US-mediated framework agreement with Lebanon a “historic accomplishment” and “a massive blow to Iran and Hezbollah”. The deal, the biggest breakthrough between the neighbours in decades, aims to end hostilities while allowing Israel to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. Ben-Gvir calls Lebanon deal a ‘historic mistake’: Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the agreement gives Hezbollah the “lifeline it has begged for” and argued Israel should “crush”, not “anaesthetise”, the group. He said he opposed the deal in the Israeli cabinet and would continue to do so. In Lebanon Trump congratulates Lebanon after signing ceremony: Lebanon’s presidency says President Donald Trump congratulated President Joseph Aoun after the signing ceremony for the US-brokered framework agreement with Israel and pledged US support for Lebanon’s economy and armed forces. Aoun urged Washington to ensure Israel complies with the deal and withdraws its troops from southern Lebanon. The Hezbollah group has rejected the Lebanon-Israel deal, calling it “null and void”. Adblock test (Why?)