The Times of India

FIFA WC: Who will Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, France, and Spain face in first knock-out games?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 features several title contenders facing crucial knockout tests. Brazil take on Japan, Spain face Austria, Norway meet Ivory Coast, France play Sweden, Portugal battle Croatia, and defending champions Argentina face debutants Cape Verde. With stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo involved, the knockout stage promises high drama.