FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: All eyes on France and Norway as race to Round of 16 heats up after Germany and Netherland's shocking exit

FIFA World Cup 2026: The first two days of the Round of 32 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup have already produced major upsets, with four-time champions Germany and three-time runners-up Netherlands both crashing out after suffering penalty shootout defeats.

Now the knockout stage action continues as Day 3 of the Round of 32 promises another captivating triple header, featuring heavyweights France and Mexico besides surprise package Côte d'Ivoire, who will try to continue their impressive run against a disciplined Norway side.

The biggest edition of the tournament in history features 48 teams competing across 104 matches in 16 host cities spread across three nations. With no second chances remaining, every match now carries enormous weight as teams battle to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

Round of 32 – Day 3 Fixtures (July 1, 2026)

• Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway at AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium) (1 p.m. ET)
• France vs. Sweden, MetLife Stadium (New York-New Jersey Stadium) (5 p.m. ET)
• Mexico vs. Ecuador, Estadio Azteca (Mexico City Stadium) (9 p.m. ET)

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in the US

• Channels: FOX, Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Universo, Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu
• Streaming: Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, Fubo

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in Canada

• Channels/Streaming: TSN, CTV, and RDS

Paraguay stunned the football world with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Germany in the Round of 32. After a tense 1-1 draw in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the match was decided from the spot, where the Germans faltered by missing three attempts. Paraguay held their nerve to clinch the shootout 4-3, sending home a nation that has lifted the World Cup four times, tied for the second-most in history.

The drama continued in Guadalupe, Mexico, near Monterrey, where Morocco eliminated the Netherlands in another shootout. The contest ended 3-2 in favor of Morocco, with Ismael Saibari striking the decisive penalty that sealed the Dutch team’s earliest exit from a World Cup.