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England and DR Congo meet in Atlanta on July 1 to open the World Cup's Round of 32 : the Three Lions topped Group L unbeaten while DR Congo earned their spot as one of the tournament's best third-placed sides.

Mexico host Ecuador at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 30 at 2,240 metres above sea level, the highest-altitude venue in World Cup history. El Tri enter as the only co-host nation with a perfect group-stage record, three wins from three with zero goals conceded.

France arrive at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on June 30 with a perfect group-stage record: three wins, ten goals scored and just two conceded. The Swedish side, despite qualify through an inconsistent Group F campaign, carry genuine attacking threats with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres up front.

Ivory Coast make history as the first Ivorian side to reach a World Cup Round of 32, where they face a Norway side making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years. The tie takes place on June 30 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with Erling Haaland returning after deliberate rest.

Germany and Paraguay meet on June 29 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Germans, Group E winners, face a disciplined Paraguayan side who welcome back a key attacker from suspension, in what looks set to be a controlled but low-scoring affair.

Taking a look at the odds and providing betting tips for the three games for Day 20 of the 2026 World Cup, including Mexico vs Ecuador and France vs Sweden.

Taking a look at the odds and providing betting tips for the three games for Day 19 of the 2026 World Cup, including Netherlands vs Morocco and Brazil vs Japan.

Taking a look at the odds and providing betting tips for the only game for Day 18 of the 2026 World Cup between Canada and South Africa, who clash in the Round of 32.

Netherlands meet Morocco in the round of 16 on June 29, exactly 32 years after their only World Cup meeting, a Dutch 2-1 win at USA 1994. With ten goals scored by the Netherlands in the group stage, this promises to be one of the more open last-16 fixtures.

Brazil face Japan in the round of 16 on June 29, with Ancelotti's side topping Group C with nine points and seven goals. Japan arrive with belief, having beaten Brazil 3-2 in a friendly just eight months ago, making this one of the most intriguing last-16 ties of the tournament.