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World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket and Round of 32

By Daniel WuNews Editor5 min read

The World Cup 2026 knockout bracket is underway. Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, France, Norway, Mexico, England, Belgium, the United States, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Argentina, Egypt and Colombia are into the Round of 16. France beat Paraguay in Match 89, Morocco beat Canada in Match 90, Norway beat Brazil in Match 91, and England beat Mexico in Match 92. Spain and Belgium advanced from Match 93 and Match 94, with Match 95 now Argentina vs Egypt and Match 96 now Switzerland vs Colombia.

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Match 90 · July 4 · Houston

Morocco vs Canada is set

Canada reached the Round of 16 by beating South Africa, and Morocco joined them after eliminating the Netherlands on penalties. Match 90 is now Morocco vs Canada.

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Match 91 · July 5 · East Rutherford

Norway beat Brazil

Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in Match 91. Norway move toward the Match 99 quarterfinal lane, while Brazil are eliminated.

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Match 89 · July 4 · Philadelphia

France vs Paraguay is set

Paraguay knocked out Germany on penalties, and France beat Sweden 3-0. Match 89 is now France vs Paraguay.

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Match 92 · July 5 · Mexico City

England beat Mexico

England beat Mexico 3-2 in Match 92 at Estadio Azteca. England move toward the Match 99 quarterfinal lane, while Mexico are eliminated.

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Match 93 · July 6 · Arlington

Spain beat Portugal

Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in Match 93 at AT&T Stadium. Spain advance to the Match 98 quarterfinal, while Portugal are eliminated.

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Match 94 · July 6 · Seattle

Belgium beat the United States

Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in Match 94 at Lumen Field. Belgium advance to face Spain in Match 98, while the United States are eliminated.

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Match 98 · July 10 · Inglewood

Spain vs Belgium quarterfinal set

Spain and Belgium now meet in Match 98 at SoFi Stadium after advancing from Match 93 and Match 94.

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What is already set?

The group stage is complete and all 16 Round of 32 ties are assigned. Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, France, Norway, Mexico, England, Belgium, the United States, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Argentina, Egypt and Colombia are through to the Round of 16. Morocco vs Canada is now set in Match 90, France vs Paraguay is set in Match 89, Brazil vs Norway is set in Match 91, Mexico vs England is set in Match 92, Portugal vs Spain is set in Match 93, and United States vs Belgium is set in Match 94, with Switzerland confirmed in Match 96. The next Round of 32 kickoff is Match 73 on Jun 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM local in Inglewood.

Already qualifiedAll 32 knockout teams
Latest resultSwitzerland 2-0 Algeria
Current Round of 32 matchMatch 73: Final

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Latest completed Round of 32 matches

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These are completed knockout ties that set the confirmed Round of 16 and quarterfinal lanes. Match 91 and Match 92 are final,Spain and Belgium have advanced into Match 98, and Match 95 and Match 96 are fully assigned.

Match 86

Match 95 lane

Argentina 3-2 (AET) over Cabo Verde in Miami Gardens now advances as Match 95 slot A.

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Match 87

Match 96 lane

Colombia 1-0 over Ghana in Kansas City advances and now sets the other Match 96 side.

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Match 88

Match 95 lane

Australia and Egypt drew 1-1 in Arlington, and Egypt won on penalties to take Match 95 slot B.

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Known now

Confirmed and completed Round of 32 ties

All 16 ties

Qualified teams

Teams already through from completed groups

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All 16 knockout ties

Round of 32 bracket, matchups and schedule

The bracket below follows the official match-number order. If you see a team name, that place is set. If a card shows a final score, that knockout tie is complete. Otherwise, the matchup is set and waiting for kickoff.

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Upcoming knockout matches that move the bracket

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Standings, teams and match pages

Full standingsAll 12 group tables, points and goal difference.Qualified teamsWho is into the Round of 32 and how they qualified.Eliminated teamsConfirmed teams out of the finals and why their route closed.Third-place trackerBest third-place teams and the Round of 32 cut line.Tie-break rulesHead-to-head, goal difference and later FIFA criteria.Match listFixtures, results and match pages feeding the bracket.

FAQ

Round of 32 bracket questions

What is the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket?

It is the knockout-stage path from the Round of 32 onward. This page starts with every Round of 32 matchup, then shows where each winner goes in the Round of 16.

Who has qualified for the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 so far?

All 32 Round of 32 teams are known. Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, France, Norway, Mexico, England, Belgium, the United States, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Argentina, Egypt and Colombia are through to the Round of 16. France vs Paraguay, Morocco vs Canada, Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England, Portugal vs Spain and United States vs Belgium are now set, with Match 95 and Match 96 also confirmed.

Who will Brazil play next in World Cup 2026?

Brazil will play Norway in Match 91 of the Round of 16.

Who will Paraguay play next in World Cup 2026?

Paraguay played France in Match 89 of the Round of 16 and lost 0-1.

Is the Round of 32 bracket the same as the World Cup 2026 standings?

No. The standings show all 12 group tables. The bracket shows knockout matchups, confirmed teams, and the source results that set the full Round of 16 path.

When does the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 start?

The Round of 32 starts on June 28, 2026, with knockout matches ordered by match number, venue and local kickoff time.

Who plays next in the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket?

The latest knockout status is Switzerland 2-0 Algeria, Argentina 3-2 over Cabo Verde, Colombia 1-0 Ghana, and Egypt advancing on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Australia. Match 95 is now Argentina vs Egypt, and Match 96 is Switzerland vs Colombia.

Are the best third-place teams already assigned to Round of 32 matchups?

Yes. The best third-place teams are assigned in the bracket. Paraguay are through; Sweden, Ecuador, DR Congo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Senegal and Algeria are out; Match 95 and Match 96 are now assigned.