World Cup

Switzerland and Algeria face off in a Round of 32 clash on July 2, two teams with prolific offences and contrasting styles that make this one of the more open fixtures in the knockout stage.

Portugal and Croatia meet in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 2 at BMO Field, Toronto, Portugal scored six goals in the group stage while Croatia conceded five, setting up a compelling tactical duel.

Spain and Austria clash in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 2, a technical powerhouse against an Austrian side that averaged more than two goals scored and two conceded per group game.

Colombia face Ghana in a Round of 32 clash on July 3, two well-organized South American and African sides whose group stage records suggest a tightly contested, potentially low-scoring contest.

Australia and Egypt face off in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 3, a genuinely open fixture between two teams with defensive profiles and a shared tendency toward tight, low-scoring games.

Argentina face Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 3, the tournament's heaviest favourite of the round takes on the biggest surprise of the group stage, who drew all three group games to qualify.

The USA host Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1 in Santa Clara in a Round of 32 matchup that looks tailor-made for a high-scoring afternoon: the Americans scored six goals in their last two group games, while Bosnia conceded four in a single match against Switzerland.

Belgium and Senegal meet in Seattle on July 1 in one of the most evenly matched Round of 32 contests: the Red Devils topped Group G with seven points but showed defensive vulnerabilities, while the Lions of Teranga arrive with pace, physicality and a 5-0 win over Iraq fresh in their legs.

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.