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
Round of 32
27 Jun โ 3 Jul 2026
The 24 group qualifiers (top 2 per group) meet the 8 best third-placed teams.
Round of 16
4 โ 7 Jul 2026
16 teams battle for a quarter-final place.
Quarter-Finals
9 โ 12 Jul 2026
Eight teams, four matches. Only the best advance.
Semi-Finals
15 โ 16 Jul 2026
Two matches determine who contests the World Cup Final.
Third-Place Play-off
18 Jul 2026
Semi-final losers compete for third place.
World Cup Final
19 Jul 2026
The greatest match in football โ MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ.
Path to the World Cup Final
To lift the FIFA World Cup 2026, a team must win 7 consecutive matches โ including potentially extra time and penalties in any of the knockout rounds.
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Interactive Bracket
Visual knockout bracket with live scores
WC 2026 Results
All scores โ live during matches, full-time after
WC 2026 Schedule
Full 104-match schedule with kickoff times
Group Standings
Live tables for all 12 groups
Group Stage
Group draws, fixtures and qualification rules
Watch Live
Stream every match free or cheaply online
All 48 Teams
Squads and stats for every WC nation
WC Venues
16 match stadiums across USA, Canada, Mexico