World Cup round of 32 reaches final day with three last-16 places open

The final day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 will decide the last three places in the last 16. Australia face Egypt, Argentina meet Cape Verde, and Colombia play Ghana across three U.S. venues.

The day begins with Australia against Egypt in Arlington, Texas, before Argentina take on Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida. The schedule then moves to Kansas City, Missouri, where Colombia and Ghana close out the round.

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