The 2026 World Cup knockout bracket runs from the Round of 32 on 28 June to the 19 July final.
Here’s the live knockout bracket for the FIFA World Cup 2026: the teams still standing, the road to the final and every result so far. We update it daily.
The Live Knockout Bracket: Road to the Final
From the Round of 32, it is a single-elimination knockout: win and you advance, lose and you are out. The draw splits into two halves, one finalist from each. Read down a column: each round has fewer ties than the one above, as 32 teams narrow to one across 32 knockout matches in 22 days.
The closing days: the two semi-finals are in Dallas and Atlanta on 14–15 July, and the losing semi-finalists meet in the third-place play-off in Miami on 18 July, the day before the final.
Full Round of 32 Results
The Round of 32 opened the knockouts from 28 June to 3 July. Here is every tie and result, with the team that advanced in bold. For the wider view, see the full match schedule.
| Match | Date (2026) | Round-of-32 Tie | Host City | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 28 June | South Africa vs Canada | Los Angeles | Canada won 1-0, advance to Round of 16 |
| 74 | 29 June | Germany vs Paraguay | Boston | Paraguay won 1-1 (4-3 pens), advance to Round of 16 |
| 75 | 29 June | Netherlands vs Morocco | Monterrey | Morocco won 1-1 (3-2 pens), advance to Round of 16 |
| 76 | 29 June | Brazil vs Japan | Houston | Brazil won 2-1, advance to Round of 16 |
| 77 | 30 June | France vs Sweden | New York/New Jersey | France won 3-0, advance to Round of 16 |
| 78 | 30 June | Ivory Coast vs Norway | Dallas | Norway won 2-1, advance to Round of 16 |
| 79 | 30 June | Mexico vs Ecuador | Mexico City | Mexico won 2-0, advance to Round of 16 |
| 80 | 1 July | England vs DR Congo | Atlanta | England won 2-1, advance to Round of 16 |
| 81 | 1 July | USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | San Francisco Bay Area | USA won 2-0, advance to Round of 16 |
| 82 | 1 July | Belgium vs Senegal | Seattle | Belgium won 3-2 (a.e.t.), advance to Round of 16 |
| 83 | 2 July | Portugal vs Croatia | Toronto | Portugal won 2-1, advance to Round of 16 |
| 84 | 2 July | Spain vs Austria | Los Angeles | Spain won 3-0, advance to Round of 16 |
| 85 | 2 July | Switzerland vs Algeria | Vancouver | Switzerland won 2-0, advance to Round of 16 |
| 86 | 3 July | Argentina vs Cape Verde | Miami | Argentina won 3-2 (a.e.t.), advance to Round of 16 |
| 87 | 3 July | Colombia vs Ghana | Kansas City | Colombia won 1-0, advance to Round of 16 |
| 88 | 3 July | Australia vs Egypt | Dallas | Egypt won 1-1 (4-2 pens), advance to Round of 16 |
New to the groups? Browse the full group guides for the teams in each: Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H, Group I, Group J, Group K and Group L.
Planning Your Trip Around the Knockouts
With the group stage over, the host city for every knockout tie is now locked in, and flights and hotels to those cities are moving fast. This is the last-minute window: as soon as your team’s next venue is set, book the host-city hotel and flights before knockout demand spikes.
- Compare flights: start with flights on Wego to North America for the knockout weeks.
- Book a base for the final: hotels in New York fill up fast for MetLife Stadium week.
- Plan your viewing: our kick-off times by country guide converts every match to your local clock.
- See the wider picture: the Wego World Cup 2026 hub has flights, hotels and guides for every host city.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do the Eight Best Third-Placed Teams Qualify?
All 12 third-placed teams are ranked, mainly by points, then goal difference and goals scored. The top eight advance to the Round of 32; the bottom four are eliminated.
What Happens If a Knockout Match Is Drawn?
If the score is level after 90 minutes, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time. If it is still level, the tie is decided by a penalty shootout.
How Often Is This Bracket Updated?
We refresh it daily through the knockout rounds, filling in confirmed teams, scores and winners as each match finishes. It is updated by hand, not second-by-second live.
Where and When Is the World Cup 2026 Final?
The final is on Sunday, 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. It is the last of 104 matches and the closing tie of the knockout bracket.
Can I Use This Bracket to Predict the Winners?
Yes. Every tie, date and venue is already fixed, so you can map your own path to the final now and check your picks against the real results. We fill in confirmed teams and winners daily.
Sources
- FIFA: Knockout Stage Match Schedule & Bracket
- FIFA: Match Schedule, Fixtures & Stadiums
- FIFA: How the 48-Team Format Works
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