The FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 will wrap up on the night of July 3 and the morning of July 4 (Vietnam time) with crucial matches determining the final 16 teams advancing to the knockout stage. The spotlight will be on the defending champions Argentina as they face the surprise team Cape Verde. The matches will be broadcast live on VTV3, VTV6, and VTV10.

The first match kicks off at 01:00 on July 4, featuring Australia against Egypt. Both teams have demonstrated strong performances to reach this stage, with Australia finishing first in Group D and Egypt securing their spot from Group G. This matchup is expected to be closely contested, as both teams are known for their physical play and disciplined strategies, often capitalizing on set pieces.

At 05:00, Argentina will begin their title defense against Cape Verde. Argentina, led by stars such as Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, and Enzo Fernandez, dominated Group J, while Cape Verde emerged as one of the tournament's surprises by finishing first in Group H. Despite Argentina's higher profile, Cape Verde has shown they can challenge any opponent with their quick play and resilient spirit.

The final match of the round of 32 will see Colombia take on Ghana at 08:30. Colombia enters this match with confidence after winning all their matches in Group K, while Ghana advanced from Group L. With standout players like Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez, Colombia is expected to perform well, but Ghana's strong physicality and rapid counter-attacks promise an exciting clash.

These three matches will conclude the round of 32, setting the stage for the knockout phase where teams must maintain utmost focus, as a single mistake could end their journey in the world's biggest football event.

Upcoming matches in the round of 16 include:

• July 5 - 02:00: Canada vs. Morocco
• July 5 - 04:00: Paraguay vs. France
• July 6 - 03:00: Brazil vs. Norway
• July 6 - 07:00: Mexico vs. England
• July 7 - 02:00: Spain vs. Winner of Portugal/Croatia
• July 7 - 07:00: USA vs. Belgium
• July 8 - 01:00: Winner of Australia/Egypt vs. Winner of Argentina/Cape Verde
• July 8 - 05:00: Switzerland vs. Winner of Colombia/Ghana

Fans can look forward to thrilling matches as teams vie for the prestigious World Cup title.