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By Aurax Desk | July 2, 2026 | 1 min read
A star-studded Round of 32 lineup at the FIFA World Cup 2026 features Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić and Lamine Yamal across three key knockout matches as the tournament continues in North America.
The Round of 32 action at the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues with a high-profile matchday featuring several of the tournament’s biggest names. Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić are set to meet in a marquee clash as Portugal take on Croatia, in what could be one of the most significant ties of the knockout stage.
Elsewhere, Lamine Yamal is expected to feature as Spain begin their elimination campaign against Austria, while another fixture sees Switzerland meet Algeria. The matches form part of a packed Round of 32 schedule as teams compete for places in the Round of 16.