FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Bracket: Full Knockout Schedule and Confirmed Matchups

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has entered its decisive phase, with most of the Round of 32 places already confirmed. As the remaining group-stage matches conclude, teams are battling not only for qualification but also for favorable knockout matchups.

Several heavyweight nations have already secured their places in the knockout stage, while a number of third-placed teams are still waiting to learn their opponents. One of the biggest surprises of the tournament came when Ecuador stunned Germany to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time since 2006.

Confirmed FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule

Sunday, June 28

• Match 73: South Africa vs Canada – Los Angeles, USA

Monday, June 29

• Match 74: Germany vs Best Third-Placed Team (Groups A/B/C/D/F) – Foxborough, USA
• Match 76: Brazil vs Japan – Houston, USA

Tuesday, June 30

• Match 75: Netherlands vs Morocco – Guadalupe, Mexico
• Match 77: Group I Winners vs Best Third-Placed Team (Groups C/D/F/G/H) – New Jersey, USA
• Match 78: Ivory Coast vs Group I Runners-up – Arlington, USA

Wednesday, July 1

• Match 79: Mexico vs Best Third-Placed Team (Groups C/E/F/H/I) – Mexico City, Mexico
• Match 80: Group L Winners vs Best Third-Placed Team (Groups E/H/I/J/K) – Atlanta, USA
• Match 82: Group G Winners vs Best Third-Placed Team (Groups A/E/H/I/J) – Seattle, USA

Thursday, July 2

• Match 81: USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – Santa Clara, USA
• Match 84: Group H Winners vs Group J Runners-up – Los Angeles, USA

Friday, July 3

• Match 83: Group K Runners-up vs Group L Runners-up – Toronto, Canada
• Match 85: Switzerland vs Best Third-Placed Team (Groups E/F/G/I/J) – Vancouver, Canada
• Match 86: Argentina vs Group H Runners-up – Miami, USA
• Match 88: Group D Runners-up vs Group G Runners-up – Arlington, USA

Saturday, July 4

• Match 87: Group K Winners vs Best Third-Placed Team (Groups D/E/I/J/L) – Kansas City, USA

Ecuador Create History

Ecuador produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by defeating Germany to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2006. The South American nation finished third in Group E with four points and kept its impressive recent form intact, suffering only one defeat in its last 22 matches.

Knockout Stage Set for Blockbuster Battles

With the group stage nearing its conclusion, the Round of 32 promises several exciting encounters, including Brazil against Japan, Netherlands versus Morocco, Argentina’s opening knockout clash, and Germany’s battle against one of the best third-placed teams. The remaining fixtures will be finalized once all group-stage matches are completed.