World Cup Round of 32 matches scheduled for July 3 with Argentina, Colombia and Australia

Four Round of 32 fixtures are slated for Friday, July 3, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its second knockout day. Australia will open the day against Egypt at 2 p.m. ET in Dallas, with the match televised on FOX and available for three days free on FOX One. Australia advanced from Group D with four points, while Egypt moved on from Group G with five points but may be without captain Mohamed Salah, who left the group-stage match against Iran with a hamstring strain. Head coach Hossam Hassan said the team remains optimistic about Salah’s availability.

At 6 p.m. ET, Lionel Messi’s Argentina will play Cape Verde in Miami. Argentina topped Group J with multi-goal victories and has won its last ten matches, with Messi tied for the tournament lead with six goals. Cape Verde finished second in Group H after three draws, including a scoreless match against Spain. Goalkeeper Vozinha has received praise for his performances.

The final match of the day begins at 9:30 p.m. ET in Kansas City, where Colombia faces Ghana. Colombia secured first place in Group K after wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo and a draw with Portugal, featuring an attack led by Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez. Ghana qualified as a third-place team from Group L and will rely on a defensive strategy under coach Carlos Queiroz.

All three games will be shown on FOX and streamed live and on demand on FOX One.