AUSTRIA and Algeria were the final two teams to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 after a 3-3 draw in Kansas City in the early hours of today.
The result sent Iran out of the tournament, as all the round of 32 fixtures were confirmed.
Iran needed either Algeria or Austria to win to move on to the knockout phase for the first time, but a late strike sealed a point for Austria.
Moments earlier, Democratic Republic of Congo secured their round of 32 spot by coming from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and finish third in their group.
ROUND OF 32 FIXTURES
SUNDAY
South Africa vs Canada, Los Angeles Stadium
MONDAY
Brazil vs Japan, Houston Stadium
Germany vs Paraguay, Boston Stadium
Netherlands vs Morocco, Estadio Monterrey
TUESDAY
Cote d’Ivoire vs Norway, Dallas Stadium
France vs Sweden, New York New Jersey Stadium
Mexico vs Ecuador, Mexico City Stadium
WEDNESDAY
England vs DR Congo, Atlanta Stadium
Belgium vs Senegal, Seattle Stadium
USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
THURSDAY
Spain vs Austria, Los Angeles Stadium
Portugal vs Croatia, Toronto Stadium
Switzerland vs Algeria BC Place Vancouver
FRIDAY
Australia vs Egypt, Dallas Stadium
Argentina v Cape Verde, Miami Stadium
Colombia v Ghana, Kansas City Stadium
