World Cup 2026 Bracket
Follow the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout path from the Round of 32 to the final on July 19. Download a printable bracket PDF to fill in as teams advance.
Note: Schedule subject to change. Check the official FIFA schedule for the latest updates.
Knockout rounds at a glance
Round of 32
Sun Jun 28 – Fri Jul 3 · 16 matches
Round of 16
Sat Jul 4 – Tue Jul 7 · 8 matches
Quarter-finals
Thu Jul 9 – Sat Jul 11 · 4 matches
Semi-finals
Tue Jul 14 – Wed Jul 15 · 2 matches
Third-place Match
Sat Jul 18 · 1 match
Final
Sun Jul 19 · 1 match
How the knockout stage works
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to a 32-team knockout round. From the Round of 16 onward, every match is played in the United States, ending with the final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
Full Match Schedule
Get the Printable PDF Schedule
Download the full FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in your time zone, plus the bracket and match tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams reach the knockout stage?
32 teams: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams.
Where is the final?
MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.