Overview
- Sixteen teams are confirmed and the bracket features Mexico vs host Chile, Argentina vs Nigeria, Ukraine vs Spain, United States vs Italy, Japan vs France, Morocco vs South Korea, Paraguay vs Norway, and Colombia vs South Africa.
- Argentina–Nigeria is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Estadio Nacional in Santiago, while Chile–Mexico opens Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Valparaíso.
- Fixtures run Oct. 7–9 across Estadio Nacional, Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander, Estadio Fiscal, and Estadio El Teniente.
- If level after 90 minutes, ties will go to extra time and, if needed, penalties to decide who advances.
- Group-stage outcomes shaping the draw included perfect records for Argentina and Japan, Spain advancing as a best third, and Brazil failing to reach the knockouts.