The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout bracket is taking shape as the group stage concludes on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Major football powers have secured their advancement.
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Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, and five-time winners Brazil have officially qualified.
All three co-hosting nations—the United States, Mexico, and Canada—have also confirmed their spots, alongside France and Norway.
The remaining qualification spots are being finalized on Day 17.
Eight teams are competing for the last four places in the Round of 32, with decisive matches in Groups J, K, and L, including England vs Panama, Croatia vs Ghana, Colombia vs Portugal, Congo vs Uzbekistan, Algeria vs Austria, and Jordan vs Argentina.
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Round of 32 Schedule
The knockout phase runs from June 28 to July 4 across various North American host cities.
Key fixtures include South Africa vs Canada on June 28, Brazil vs Japan on June 29, and France vs Sweden on June 30.
Other notable matches: Mexico vs a third-place qualifier on July 1, USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina on July 2, and Argentina vs Cape Verde on July 3.
The round concludes on July 4 with Group K winners vs a third-place team.
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Scotland faces elimination after consecutive defeats to Morocco and Brazil. England looks to finalize its qualification standing against Panama.
