The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning to take shape with the group stage nearing its conclusion and some Round of 32 fixtures now confirmed.

The tournament will progress to the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and the final, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

Confirmed Round of 32 fixtures Sunday, June 28 8:00 p.m. – South Africa vs Canada (Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles)

Monday, June 29 6:00 p.m. – Brazil vs Japan (Houston Stadium, Houston) 9:30 p.m. – Germany vs Paraguay (Boston Stadium, Boston)

Tuesday, June 30 2:00 a.m. – Netherlands vs Morocco (Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey) 6:00 p.m. – Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway (Dallas Stadium, Dallas) 10:00 p.m. – France vs Sweden (New York/New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey)

Thursday, July 2 1:00 a.m. – USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area)

Friday, July 3 7:00 p.m. – Australia vs Egypt (Dallas Stadium, Dallas) 11:00 p.m. – Argentina vs Cabo Verde (Miami Stadium, Miami)

The knockout stage promises to be an exciting one, with many top teams still in the running.

A total of 16 matches will be played between June 28 and July 3 to determine the eight quarter-finalists.

Key Facts

  • Seven African teams are through to the Round of 32.
  • South Africa will face Canada in the knockout stage.
  • The co-hosts USA and Mexico will continue their campaigns at home.
  • Brazil, Germany, France, and Argentina have secured their places in the knockout rounds.
  • The Round of 32 will take place from June 28 to July 3.

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be an exciting one, with many top teams still in the running. A total of 16 matches will be played between June 28 and July 3 to determine the eight quarter-finalists. These matches will be held in various locations across the United States, including Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, and New York/New Jersey. The knockout stage will see the remaining teams competing for a place in the semis and ultimately the final on July 19.

Several ties are yet to be finalised, with several third-placed qualifiers and some group winners and runners-up still to be determined.

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be an exciting one. Brazil, Germany, France, and Argentina have secured their places in the knockout rounds. The co-hosts USA and Mexico will continue their campaigns at home. South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, and Morocco will also be competing in the knockout stage.

The Round of 32 fixtures have been confirmed, with several exciting matchups to look forward to.

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will determine the eight quarter-finalists. These matches will be held in various locations across the United States.

Several ties are yet to be finalised, with the knockout stage still to come.

The knockout stage promises to be an exciting one, with many top teams still in the running.

A total of 16 matches will be played between June 28 and July 3 to determine the eight quarter-finalists.

These matches will be held in various locations across the United States, including Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, and New York/New Jersey.

The knockout stage will see the remaining teams competing for a place in the semis and ultimately the final on July 19.