The battle for places in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 intensifies on June 20 as the second round of group-stage fixtures gets underway. While some teams can book an early knockout berth with back-to-back wins, others are already fighting to keep their World Cup dreams alive after underwhelming starts.
Brazil and the Netherlands, two of the tournament favourites, head into crucial encounters looking for their first victories. Elsewhere, the USA, Australia, Morocco and Sweden will aim to build on positive opening performances and move closer to qualification.
