FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage
The road to the final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey
Knockout Stage Interactive Bracket
Follow the path to the final - click on any match to highlight its connections
This interactive bracket shows the progression of teams through the knockout rounds.
Tip: Click on any match to see how teams advance through the tournament.
Round of 32
Jun 28#73
Group A Winner2
Group C Third0
R32→ #89
Jun 28#74
Group B Runner-up1
Group D Runner-up1
R32→ #89
Jun 29#75
Group C Winner
Group A Third
R32→ #90
Jun 29#76
Group E Winner
Group F Runner-up
R32→ #90
Jun 30#77
Group G Winner
Group E Third
R32→ #91
Jun 30#78
Group F Winner
Group H Runner-up
R32→ #91
Jul 1#79
Group B Winner
Group A Runner-up
R32→ #92
Jul 1#80
Group D Winner
Group F Third
R32→ #92
Round of 16
Jul 4#89
Winner Match 73
Winner Match 74
R16→ #97
Jul 4#90
Winner Match 75
Winner Match 76
R16→ #97
Jul 5#91
Winner Match 77
Winner Match 78
R16→ #98
Jul 5#92
Winner Match 79
Winner Match 80
R16→ #98
Quarter-finals
Jul 9#97
Winner Match 89
Winner Match 90
QF→ #101
Jul 10#98
Winner Match 91
Winner Match 92
QF→ #101
Jul 10#99
Winner Match 93
Winner Match 94
QF→ #102
Jul 11#100
Winner Match 95
Winner Match 96
QF→ #102
Semi-finals
Jul 14#101
Winner Match 97
Winner Match 98
SF→ #104
Jul 15#102
Winner Match 99
Winner Match 100
SF→ #104
3rd/Final
Jul 18#103
Loser Match 101
Loser Match 102
3rd Place
Jul 19#104
Winner Match 101
Winner Match 102
Final
Match Completed
Upcoming Match
Selected Match
Connected Match
Click on any match to see its connections in the bracket
Knockout Stage Format
Single-elimination tournament format where teams advance through rounds
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 32 teams competing in single-elimination rounds:
- Round of 32: The top two teams from each group (24 teams) and the eight best third-placed teams qualify.
- Round of 16: 16 winners from the Round of 32.
- Quarter-finals: 8 winners from the Round of 16.
- Semi-finals: 4 winners from the Quarter-finals.
- Third Place Match: Played between the two losing semi-finalists.
- Final: Played at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.
All knockout matches will be played to a winner. If tied after 90 minutes, matches will proceed to extra time (two periods of 15 minutes) and, if necessary, a penalty shootout.
Key Dates
Round of 32:June 28 - July 2, 2026
Round of 16:July 4 - July 6, 2026
Quarter-finals:July 9 - July 11, 2026
Semi-finals:July 14 - July 15, 2026
Third-place match:July 18, 2026
Final:July 19, 2026
Host Venues for Final Rounds
Semi-finals:AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Third-place match:Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Final:MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ