Who Plays Today? Argentina and Colombia Take the Field in the World Cup
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The 2026 World Cup continues with the round of 16 matches starting July 4, following the conclusion of the round of 32 on July 3.
- Key matches on July 3 include Australia vs. Egypt in Dallas, Argentina vs. Cape Verde in Miami, and Colombia vs. Ghana in Kansas City.
- The tournament progresses with matchups like Canada vs. Morocco, Paraguay vs. France, Brazil vs. Norway, Mexico vs. England, Portugal vs. Spain, and USA vs. Belgium in the subsequent days.
The 2026 World Cup is heating up as the round of 32 concludes on Friday, July 3, with three exciting matches scheduled across Dallas, Miami, and Kansas City. Football fans are eagerly anticipating the matchups that will determine who advances to the next stage of the tournament.
In Dallas, the Estadio Dallas will host the clash between Australia and Egypt at 13:00 hours. The winner of this match will go on to face the victor of the game between Argentina and Cape Verde, which kicks off later that day.
At 17:00 hours, the defending champions, Argentina, will make their appearance in Miami to take on the surprising team from Cape Verde. This match is expected to draw significant attention as fans hope to see a spectacular performance from the reigning titleholders as they aim for a spot in the round of 16, scheduled for July 7 in Atlanta.
Rounding out the day's fixtures at 20:30 hours, Colombia will face Ghana in Kansas City. This encounter also generates considerable excitement among supporters, with both teams vying for a place in the next round. The round of 16 is set to commence immediately after, with the first matches taking place on July 4.
Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.