The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 schedule runs from June 28 to July 3, 2026, opening the first 48-team knockout stage in World Cup history. Thirty-two teams reach this round, the top two from each of the twelve groups plus the eight best third-placed teams, and you can print a blank knockout bracket to fill in as the matchups are confirmed. Below is the full knockout schedule from the Round of 32 to the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, along with a printable bracket and links to the live standings.
More Free Printable World Cup Bracket Formats
Pick the bracket that fits your pool or print setup:
- Round of 16 schedule & printable bracket — the next knockout round.
- Bracket with all groups filled in — see every group result feeding the knockouts.
- Blank knockout bracket (Round of 32 to Final) — fill it in as the games are played.
- Landscape bracket — wide format, great for printing big.
- Low-ink black & white bracket — printer-friendly.
- Groups + bracket schedule printables — groups and knockout in one.
- Interactive bracket generator — build and share your picks online.
2026 World Cup Round of 32: Quick Facts
- Round of 32 dates: Saturday, June 28 to Friday, July 3, 2026.
- What it is: the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team World Cup.
- Who qualifies: the top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the 8 best third-placed teams (32 teams total).
- Format: single-elimination; every Round of 32 winner advances to the Round of 16.
- Final: Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Printable: a free low-ink blank knockout bracket is on this page.
2026 World Cup Knockout Results (Live)
Live knockout results – last updated July 7 at 1:20 AM ET.
Round of 32
- Canada 1-0 South Africa – Canada advance.
- Brazil 2-1 Japan – Brazil advance.
- Paraguay 1-1 Germany – Paraguay advance.
- Morocco 1-1 Netherlands – Morocco advance.
- Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast – Norway advance.
- France 3-0 Sweden – France advance.
- Mexico 2-0 Ecuador – Mexico advance.
- England 2-1 Congo DR – England advance.
- Belgium 3-2 Senegal – Belgium advance.
- United States 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina – United States advance.
- Spain 3-0 Austria – Spain advance.
- Portugal 2-1 Croatia – Portugal advance.
- Switzerland 2-0 Algeria – Switzerland advance.
- Egypt 1-1 Australia – Egypt advance.
- Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde – Argentina advance.
Round of 16
- Colombia 1-0 Ghana – Colombia advance.
- Morocco 3-0 Canada – Morocco advance.
- France 1-0 Paraguay – France advance.
- Norway 2-1 Brazil – Norway advance.
- England 3-2 Mexico – England advance.
- Spain 1-0 Portugal – Spain advance.
- Belgium 4-1 United States – Belgium advance.
- Egypt vs Argentina – Tue, Jul 7, 12:00 PM ET.
- Colombia vs Switzerland – Tue, Jul 7, 4:00 PM ET.
Quarterfinals
- Morocco vs France – Thu, Jul 9, 4:00 PM ET.
- Belgium vs Spain – Fri, Jul 10, 3:00 PM ET.
- England vs Norway – Sat, Jul 11, 5:00 PM ET.
Semifinals
- Quarterfinal 2 Winner vs Quarterfinal 1 Winner – Tue, Jul 14, 3:00 PM ET.
- Quarterfinal 4 Winner vs Quarterfinal 3 Winner – Wed, Jul 15, 3:00 PM ET.
Third-Place Match
- Semifinal 2 Loser vs Semifinal 1 Loser – Sat, Jul 18, 5:00 PM ET.
Final
- Semifinal 2 Winner vs Semifinal 1 Winner – Sun, Jul 19, 3:00 PM ET.
How the 2026 World Cup Knockout Bracket Works
The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, split into twelve groups of four. The two highest-placed teams in every group advance, which accounts for 24 spots, and the eight best third-placed teams fill the rest of the 32-team knockout field. From the Round of 32, the tournament is single elimination through the Final. Bracket paths were drawn to keep the top seeds apart in the early rounds. For the official tournament information, see the FIFA 2026 World Cup site.
2026 World Cup Knockout Schedule: Round of 32 to Final
| Round | Dates (2026) | Matches | Key Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | June 28 to July 3 | 16 | Rose Bowl (Pasadena), Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) |
| Round of 16 | July 4 to July 8 | 8 | MetLife (NY/NJ), BC Place (Vancouver) |
| Quarterfinals | July 10 to July 11 | 4 | Camping World (Orlando), NRG (Houston) |
| Semifinals | July 14 to July 15 | 2 | AT&T (Arlington), Mercedes-Benz (Atlanta) |
| Third-Place Match | July 18 | 1 | Hard Rock (Miami) |
| Final | July 19 | 1 | MetLife (NY/NJ) |
Printable 2026 World Cup Knockout Bracket (PDF)
The printable bracket lays out every round from the Round of 32 to the Final on one page, with blank slots so you can write in teams as the group stage ends and the 32 qualifiers are set. Print it for a watch party, an office pool, or to track the run to MetLife Stadium.
More 2026 World Cup Resources
- 2026 World Cup Bracket With Groups Filled In (Printable PDF)
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Standings
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Full Schedule: All 104 Matches
- 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (All Match Times)
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Hub: Groups, Bracket, and Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 start?
The Round of 32 runs from Sunday, June 28 to Friday, July 3, 2026, with 16 matches across host venues including the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
How many teams reach the 2026 World Cup knockout stage?
Thirty-two teams reach the Round of 32: the top two from each of the twelve groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams.
Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?
The Final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Can I print a blank 2026 World Cup knockout bracket?
Yes. Use the printable PDF on this page to print a blank Round of 32 to Final bracket and fill in the teams as the group stage decides the 32 qualifiers.
How to watch: See 2026 World Cup on TV: How to Watch for the US TV schedule (FOX, FS1, Telemundo) plus how to watch in Canada, Mexico, South America, the UK and Australia.
Next round: see the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals schedule, bracket & printable PDF (Round of 8, July 9-11).
