FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Lionel Messi in action as Argentina looks to seal ‘Round of 16’ spot; check kick-off time, venues and how to watch live streaming in US and Canada

FIFA World Cup 2026: The Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is all set to conclude on Friday (July 3, 2026) with a triple-header featuring Lionel Messi. The reigning champions Argentina, led by the evergreen Messi, headline the day’s action against debutants Cabo Verde. Messi, now 39 and still rewriting records, has already scored six goals in three games.

On the other hand, Cabo Verde, unbeaten and fearless, arrive with their own cult hero in 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, making this a true David-versus-Goliath encounter. In Dallas, Egypt and Australia meet in a contest brimming with ambition. Egypt, fresh off their historic first World Cup win against New Zealand, are determined to extend their fairytale run under Hossam Hassan. Australia, meanwhile, are chasing their first-ever knockout victory, a milestone that could redefine their footballing legacy. Both sides know that history beckons, and neither will want to let the moment slip away.

The night concludes in Kansas City, where Colombia and Ghana lock horns for the very first time on the world stage. Colombia, unbeaten and brimming with confidence after topping Group K, are aiming for a fourth trip to the Round of 16. Ghana, resilient and unpredictable, stand ready to spoil the party. With both teams hungry to prove themselves, this clash promises fireworks to close out the Round of 32.


Round of 32 Fixtures - July 3, 2026

• Australia vs. Egypt — Dallas Stadium (2 p.m. ET)
• Argentina vs. Cabo Verde — Miami Stadium (6 p.m. ET)
• Colombia vs. Ghana – Kansas City Stadium (9:30 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