The 2026 World Cup knockout stage features three Round of 32 matches on Thursday, July 2. Spain, the reigning European champions, face Austria, who hasn’t advanced past the group stage since 1954. Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, takes on Croatia, while Switzerland competes against Algeria, who seek their first World Cup victory over a European team since 1982. The winners will advance to the Round of 16, facing Spain or Austria and Colombia or Ghana, respectively.
