Overview
- Saturday’s final group matchday decided the last qualifiers for the Round of 32 with six games finishing groups J, K and L and completing the field of 32 teams.
- The knockout phase begins Sunday June 28 with Sudáfrica vs. Canadá and includes confirmed fixtures such as Brazil vs. Japan on June 29 in Houston and Argentina vs. Cabo Verde on July 3 in Miami.
- Argentina secured first place in Group J and will meet Cabo Verde in Miami; coach Lionel Scaloni said he will rotate the squad for the final group game and Lionel Messi has reached 18 World Cup goals.
- Broadcasters and venues are assigned across U.S. stadiums with Telemundo, FOX and Peacock carrying most U.S. matches and Telefé, TyC Sports, DSports, Paramount+ and Disney+ serving viewers in Argentina and elsewhere.
- Organizers warn the compressed schedule will strain team logistics and fan travel, and U.S. security agencies say their tournament role will focus on targeted anti‑fraud, drug and counter‑terrorism work rather than broad immigration sweeps.