🏆 Knockout Bracket

World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket

The road to the final — every knockout round with dates and venues. Teams are confirmed once the group stage finishes; played ties link to their recap.

Round of 32 · Jun 28 – Jul 4

16 matches · Jun 28 – Jul 4 · Teams confirmed after the group stage

Round of 16 · Jul 4 – Jul 7

8 matches · Jul 4 – Jul 7 · Teams confirmed after the group stage

Quarter-final · Jul 9 – Jul 11

4 matches · Jul 9 – Jul 11 · Teams confirmed after the group stage

Semi-final · Jul 14 – Jul 15

2 matches · Jul 14 – Jul 15 · Teams confirmed after the group stage

Third-place play-off · Jul 18

1 matches · Jul 18 · Teams confirmed after the group stage

Final · Jul 19

1 matches · Jul 19 · Teams confirmed after the group stage

Full schedule →