The 2026 FIFA World Cup has moved into its knockout phase, with the field reduced from 48 to 32 teams after the group stage.
The new format allows the top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-place finishers, to advance to the Round of 32.
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Early Round of 32 Results
Canada achieved a historic milestone by defeating South Africa 1-0, marking the country's first-ever knockout stage victory in a World Cup.
Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in another early match.
Germany and the Netherlands advanced after winning penalty shootouts against Paraguay and Morocco, respectively.
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Upcoming Fixtures
A highly anticipated match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Levi's Stadium.
The winner will face either Belgium or Senegal in the Round of 16.
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Portugal and Croatia are set to meet in a rematch of the 2016 Euro final, with veteran stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric leading their teams.
