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World Cup 2026 Knockouts & Bracket

Bracket awaiting group-stage results · R32 · R16 · QF · SF · Final

The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 adds a new round of 32 before the traditional knockout rounds. Teams advance from the group stage through 5 rounds — 32 total knockout fixtures — before the final.

Each stage below lists every fixture in our data. Resolved matchups link to the full AI prediction; pre-resolution slots show the bracket placeholder (e.g. "Winner Match 73") so you can follow the path.

Round of 32

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Top two from each group plus the 8 best third-placed sides. 16 matches.

No round of 32 fixtures in our data yet. Slots populate automatically as preceding rounds resolve.

Round of 16

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8 matches — winners of the round of 32.

No round of 16 fixtures in our data yet. Slots populate automatically as preceding rounds resolve.

Quarter-finals

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4 matches — winners of the round of 16.

No quarter-finals fixtures in our data yet. Slots populate automatically as preceding rounds resolve.

Semi-finals

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2 matches — winners of the quarter-finals.

No semi-finals fixtures in our data yet. Slots populate automatically as preceding rounds resolve.

Third-place play-off

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The two losing semi-finalists meet for bronze.

No third-place play-off fixtures in our data yet. Slots populate automatically as preceding rounds resolve.

Final

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The closing match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

No final fixtures in our data yet. Slots populate automatically as preceding rounds resolve.

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World Cup 2026 Knockouts — FAQ

How does the World Cup 2026 knockout stage work?▼

The expanded 48-team format adds a round of 32 before the traditional knockout phases. The top two from each of the 12 groups plus the 8 best third-placed sides advance to the round of 32 — 32 teams across 16 fixtures. Winners progress to the round of 16, then quarter-finals (4), semi-finals (2), a third-place play-off, and the final.

When do round of 16 / quarter-final / semi-final predictions appear?▼

AI predictions go live for each knockout fixture as soon as both teams are confirmed by the result of the preceding round. Pre-resolution slots show the bracket placeholder (e.g. "Winner Match 73") so you can follow the path through the knockouts.

How many knockout matches are at the World Cup 2026?▼

32 total: 16 in the round of 32, 8 in the round of 16, 4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals, 1 third-place play-off, and the final.