🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 Bracket

The complete FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout bracket. 32 teams enter the Round of 32 on 27 June 2026. Follow every match from the last 32 through to the Final at MetLife Stadium, New York on 19 July 2026.

Knockout Stage Rounds

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Round of 32

27 Jun – 3 Jul 2026

The 24 group qualifiers (top 2 per group) meet the 8 best third-placed teams.

16 matches
1st Group A vs 3rd (B/C/D)2 Jul
1st Group C vs 3rd (D/E/F)2 Jul
1st Group B vs 3rd (A/C/D)3 Jul
1st Group D vs 2nd Group B3 Jul
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Round of 16

4 – 7 Jul 2026

16 teams battle for a quarter-final place.

8 matches
Winner R32 M1 vs Winner R32 M212 Jul
Winner R32 M3 vs Winner R32 M412 Jul
Winner R32 M5 vs Winner R32 M613 Jul
Winner R32 M7 vs Winner R32 M813 Jul
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Quarter-Finals

9 – 12 Jul 2026

Eight teams, four matches. Only the best advance.

4 matches
Winner R16 M1 vs Winner R16 M217 Jul
Winner R16 M3 vs Winner R16 M417 Jul
Winner R16 M5 vs Winner R16 M618 Jul
Winner R16 M7 vs Winner R16 M818 Jul
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Semi-Finals

15 – 16 Jul 2026

Two matches determine who contests the World Cup Final.

2 matches
Winner QF M1 vs Winner QF M221 Jul
Winner QF M3 vs Winner QF M422 Jul
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Third-Place Play-off

18 Jul 2026

Semi-final losers compete for third place.

1 match
Loser SF M1 vs Loser SF M225 Jul
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World Cup Final

19 Jul 2026

The greatest match in football — MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ.

1 match
Winner SF M1 vs Winner SF M226 Jul

Path to the World Cup Final

To lift the FIFA World Cup 2026, a team must win 7 consecutive matches — including potentially extra time and penalties in any of the knockout rounds.

Group (3)→R32→R16→QF→SF→Final

World Cup 2026 Bracket — FAQ

What is the World Cup 2026 bracket format?▾
The 2026 World Cup introduces a new 48-team format with 12 groups of 4. After the group stage, the top 2 from each group plus 8 best third-placed teams (32 teams total) enter the Round of 32 knockout bracket.
When does the World Cup 2026 knockout stage start?▾
The Round of 32 begins on 27 June 2026, approximately two weeks after the tournament opener on 11 June.
Where is the World Cup 2026 Final?▾
The Final takes place on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — the largest stadium hosting the tournament with a capacity of 82,500.
Is there a third-place play-off at World Cup 2026?▾
Yes. The two semi-final losers play the third-place match on 18 July 2026, one day before the Final.
How does extra time work at World Cup 2026?▾
If a knockout match is tied after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time are played (two 15-minute halves). If still level, a penalty shootout determines the winner.

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