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World Cup Moves to Round of 32 With South Africa Facing Canada in Los Angeles

The tournament’s new 48-team format added a Round of 32 that increases travel and broadcast demands for teams and viewers.

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Overview

  • The Round of 32 begins on June 28 with South Africa playing Canada at Los Angeles Stadium, kicking off at 3:00 p.m. ET and 12:30 a.m. IST.
  • This new knockout stage features 32 teams in 16 single‑elimination matches running June 28–July 3, with winners advancing to the Round of 16.
  • In the United States the opener is carried by FOX while India viewers can watch on Zee’s Unite8 channels and via ZEE5 with a premium subscription.
  • Multiple platforms including FIFA+, YouTube, Fubo, Hulu+ Live TV and Peacock are carrying World Cup coverage, forcing broadcasters to manage major time‑zone and scheduling challenges.
  • Organizers are operating under heightened logistical pressure after earlier ticketing probes, visa denials for some officials and local protests that could affect knockout‑round operations.