In an historic development in the FIFA World Cup 2026, a record number of African countries have qualified in the Round of 32, making it one of the best tournaments in the history of the continent with brilliant performances against top football-playing countries in the world. African World Cup 2026 Round of 32, This knockout phase will take place from June 29 to July 4 with some great games against Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, DR Congo, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, and many other teams. Also, the games can be streamed live by different platforms based on the respective countries.
Here are all the details of the fixtures, kick-off timings, and streaming link on the phone.
Teams From Africa Participating in Round of 32
In total, nine African countries qualified for the Round of 32, a feat never achieved before.
Matches Played and Those Yet To Be
- Netherlands vs Morocco – June 30, 6:30 AM
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway – June 30, 10:30 PM
- France vs Senegal – July 1, 2:30 AM
- England vs DR Congo – July 1, 9:30 PM
South Africa’s historic World Cup appearance came to an end with their loss against Canada in the first game of the Round of 32 that took place on June 29.
Round of 32 Upcoming Matches
However, there are some more thrilling knockout games involving African sides that fans can expect.
Schedule of Matches
- Belgium vs Senegal – July 2, 1:30 AM
- Switzerland vs Algeria – July 3, 8:30 AM
- Australia vs Egypt – July 3, 11:30 PM
- Argentina vs Cape Verde – July 4, 3:30 AM
- Colombia vs Ghana – July 4, 7:00 AM
The supporters will be looking forward to the record number of quarter-final appearances from their teams.
How to Watch the Matches Streaming for Free on Your Mobile Device
Football fans can watch matches in the tournament via official broadcasters and streaming services available in their countries.
India
One can watch the matches live in India via the JioCinema mobile application, which streams matches for free for some of its users.
United Kingdom
Matches can be viewed live on BBC iPlayer and ITVX in the United Kingdom with a valid TV Licence in the United Kingdom.
Australia
In Australia, football fans can watch live streams of matches for free through the service SBS On Demand.
FIFA+
It is recommended to check FIFA+ as well, since the availability of live matches and highlights depends on broadcasting rights in each region.
Don’t forget about the African Team’s Excellent Performance in the World Cup
African football players show one of their best results ever in this year’s FIFA World Cup as several nations advance to the knockout stages with remarkable achievements. During the Round of 32, football fans all around the continent are waiting to see which teams will achieve success and qualify further into the quarter-finals.
Make sure to check your local broadcaster before the game.
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