The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 continues on 3 July 2026 with another exciting day of knockout football. Four crucial matches are scheduled, featuring former champions, European giants, and emerging contenders battling for a place in the Round of 16.
The day’s action begins with Spain vs Austria at 12:30 AM IST, followed by the much-awaited Portugal vs Croatia clash at 4:30 AM IST. Football fans can also enjoy Switzerland vs Algeria in the morning before Australia vs Egypt concludes the day’s fixtures.
If you are searching for FIFA World Cup Malayalam Commentary Live, all matches are available for streaming on ZEE5 with Malayalam, Hindi, English, and Bangla commentary, while television viewers can also follow the tournament through Unite8 Sports.
📅 FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 32 Fixtures (3 July 2026)
| 🕒 IST | ⚽ Match | 🏆 Round | 🏟️ Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | 🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇦🇹 Austria | Round of 32 | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) |
| 04:30 AM | 🇵🇹 Portugal vs 🇭🇷 Croatia | Round of 32 | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) |
| 08:30 AM | 🇨🇭 Switzerland vs 🇩🇿 Algeria | Round of 32 | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) |
| 11:30 PM | 🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇪🇬 Egypt | Round of 32 | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) |
🇪🇸 Spain vs Austria – 03 July 2026 at 12:30 AM
Spain begin another knockout journey against Austria at Los Angeles Stadium.
🏟️ Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Los Angeles Stadium |
| Referee | Glenn Nyberg |
| Kick-off | 12:30 AM IST |
Spain have looked among the tournament favourites with their possession-based football and youthful attack, while Austria have impressed with their disciplined defensive structure and quick transitions.
⭐ Spain Key Players
- Pedri
- Lamine Yamal
- Nico Williams
- Gavi
- Rodri
- Dani Olmo
- Pau Cubarsí
- Unai Simón
⭐ Austria Key Players
- Marcel Sabitzer
- Konrad Laimer
- Christoph Baumgartner
- Michael Gregoritsch
- Kevin Danso
- Patrick Wimmer
- Alexander Prass
- Nicolas Seiwald
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FIFA World Cup 2026 – Saturday, 04 July 2026 Fixtures: Argentina vs Cabo Verde Headlines the Day
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues on Saturday, 04 July 2026, with three exciting matches scheduled across the United States. The day begins with Argentina vs Cabo Verde at 03:30 AM IST at Miami Stadium (Miami) in the Round of 32. Later, Colombia take on Ghana at 07:00 AM IST at Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City), before the Round of 16 clash between Canada and Morocco at 10:30 PM IST at Houston Stadium (Houston). Football fans in India can catch all the action Fifa live with Malayalam commentary on ZEE5.
🇵🇹 Portugal vs Croatia – FIFA World Cup Malayalam Commentary on ZEE5
The standout fixture of the day sees Portugal face Croatia at Toronto Stadium.
🏟️ Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Toronto Stadium |
| Referee | Espen Eskås |
| Kick-off | 04:30 AM IST |
The knockout bracket has produced one of the biggest clashes of the Round of 32. Portugal and Croatia have both enjoyed impressive group-stage campaigns, but only one can continue the journey toward the World Cup title.
The path to the championship has become increasingly difficult, with several traditional powerhouses already set for blockbuster knockout encounters. Teams hoping to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy may have to eliminate multiple tournament favourites before reaching the final.
⭐ Portugal Key Players
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Rafael Leão
- Bruno Fernandes
- Bernardo Silva
- João Neves
- Vitinha
- Rúben Dias
- Diogo Costa
⭐ Croatia Key Players
- Joško Gvardiol
- Luka Sučić
- Martin Baturina
- Lovro Majer
- Joško Šutalo
- Josip Stanišić
- Mario Pašalić
- Dominik Livaković
🇨🇭 Switzerland vs Algeria – 08:30 AM
Switzerland take on Algeria in another intriguing Round of 32 encounter at BC Place Vancouver.
🏟️ Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | BC Place Vancouver |
| Kick-off | 08:30 AM IST |
Switzerland’s disciplined defensive football meets Algeria’s pace and attacking flair in what promises to be a closely contested knockout battle.
⭐ Switzerland Key Players
- Granit Xhaka
- Manuel Akanji
- Breel Embolo
- Dan Ndoye
- Ardon Jashari
- Zeki Amdouni
- Ricardo Rodríguez
- Gregor Kobel
⭐ Algeria Key Players
- Riyad Mahrez
- Amine Gouiri
- Houssem Aouar
- Ismaël Bennacer
- Ramiz Zerrouki
- Mohamed Amoura
- Aïssa Mandi
- Anthony Mandréa
🇦🇺 Australia vs Egypt – 11:30 PM
The final match of the day features Australia against Egypt at Dallas Stadium.
🏟️ Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dallas Stadium |
| Kick-off | 11:30 PM IST |
Australia will look to continue their impressive World Cup journey, while Egypt hope to secure a memorable place in the Round of 16.
⭐ Australia Key Players
- Harry Souttar
- Jackson Irvine
- Kusini Yengi
- Aiden O’Neill
- Cameron Burgess
- Alessandro Circati
- Nestory Irankunda
- Mathew Ryan
⭐ Egypt Key Players
- Mohamed Salah
- Omar Marmoush
- Mostafa Mohamed
- Trézéguet
- Hamdi Fathi
- Mohamed Abdelmonem
- Ahmed Hegazi
- Mohamed El Shenawy
📺 FIFA World Cup 2026 Live with Malayalam Commentary
Football fans in India can enjoy every Round of 32 match with Malayalam commentary through ZEE5.
📢 Available Commentary Languages
- ✅ Malayalam
- ✅ English
- ✅ Hindi
- ✅ Bangla
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is also available on Unite8 Sports, bringing comprehensive coverage of every knockout fixture.
📌 Today’s Must-Watch Match
⭐ Portugal vs Croatia
With both teams possessing world-class talent and extensive knockout experience, this fixture promises to be one of the most entertaining matches of the Round of 32.
📊FIFA World Cup 2026 – Saturday, 04 July 2026 Fixtures
| Time (IST) | Match | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03:30 AM | 🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde | Round of 32 | Miami Stadium (Miami) |
| 07:00 AM | 🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇬🇭 Ghana | Round of 32 | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) |
| 10:30 PM | 🇨🇦 Canada vs 🇲🇦 Morocco | Round of 16 | Houston Stadium (Houston) |
