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After more than 2 weeks, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has kicked off, and 32 teams have qualified after the conclusion of the Group stage matches among all 48 teams. Football giants like Argentina, Brazil, France, Spain, England, and Germany have qualified for the next round, and also many other teams will remain in contention for the coveted trophy. Emerging nations such as Cape Verde, DR Congo, South Africa, and Bosnia and Herzegovina have also written history by entering into the next stage of the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Begins
The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduced the historic expansion from 32 to 48 participating nations.
The tournament features the,
- 48 teams
- 12 groups
- 72 group-stage matches (A to K)
- 32 teams qualifying for the knockout stage
As compared to the previous editions, the top two teams from each group have automatically qualified for the next round and the eight best third-placed teams also progress based on the,
- Points
- Goal Difference
- Goals Scored
From the Round of 32 onwards, every match follows the single-elimination format.
Qualified Teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32
The following teams have locked their places in the knockout stage.
| Group | Winners | Runners-up | Best Third-Placed Team |
| A | Mexico | South Africa | — |
| B | Switzerland | Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| C | Brazil | Morocco | — |
| D | United States | Australia | Paraguay |
| E | Germany | Ivory Coast | Ecuador |
| F | Netherlands | Japan | Sweden |
| G | Belgium | Egypt | — |
| H | Spain | Cape Verde | — |
| I | France | Norway | Senegal |
| J | Argentina | Austria | Algeria |
| K | Colombia | Portugal | DR Congo |
| L | England | Croatia | Ghana |
There are several nations have produced the impressive performances during the group stage, while newcomers and underdogs have delivered memorable upsets to earn their place in the last 32.
Full FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule (IST)
| Match No. of FIFA WC 2026 | Date | Fixture | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 73 | June 29 | South Africa vs Canada | 12:30 AM | Los Angeles |
| 74 | June 29 | Brazil vs Japan | 10:30 PM | Houston |
| 75 | June 30 | Germany vs Paraguay | 2:00 AM | Foxborough |
| 76 | June 30 | Netherlands vs Morocco | 6:30 AM | Guadalajara |
| 77 | June 30 | Ivory Coast vs Norway | 10:30 PM | Arlington |
| 78 | July 1 | France vs Sweden | 2:30 AM | New Jersey |
| 79 | July 1 | Mexico vs Ecuador | 6:30 AM | Mexico City |
| 80 | July 1 | England vs DR Congo | 9:30 PM | Atlanta |
| 81 | July 2 | Belgium vs Senegal | 1:30 AM | Seattle |
| 82 | July 2 | USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5:30 AM | Santa Clara |
| 83 | July 3 | Spain vs Austria | 12:30 AM | Los Angeles |
| 84 | July 3 | Portugal vs Croatia | 4:30 AM | Toronto |
| 85 | July 3 | Switzerland vs Algeria | 8:30 AM | Vancouver |
| 86 | July 3 | Australia vs Egypt | 11:30 PM | Arlington |
| 87 | July 4 | Argentina vs Cape Verde | 3:30 AM | Miami |
| 88 | July 4 | Colombia vs Ghana | 7:00 AM | Kansas City |
Biggest Round of 32 Matches to Watch For
- Brazil vs Japan
- France vs Sweden
- Portugal vs Croatia
- Argentina vs Cape Verde
- England vs DR Congo
What Will Happen In The Knockout Stage?
The Knock-Out stage will begin on 28th June, and every match will become a straight knockout contest.
If a match is level at the perfect score from both side after 90 minutes, Extra time will follow, and if the match is still tied the winner will be decided by a Penalty Shootout.
There are no second chance for the teams in the knockout rounds, which will increase the pressure on teams and players.
The winners of the Round of 32 will progress to next Round of 16.
After Round of 16 tournament will enter the,
- Quarter-finals
- Semi-finals
- Third-place Playoff
- Final
