Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has moved from the group stage to the knockout round of 32 teams. The knockout games will take place between June 28 and July 3, leading up to the final on July 19. The tournament has expanded to include 48 teams for the first time.Key Facts
- The World Cup started with 48 teams, but only 32 teams advance to the knockout stage.
- The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-place teams, qualify for the round of 32.
- The knockout rounds include the round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, bronze medal match, and the final.
- The round of 32 matches will occur from June 28 to July 3.
- Some of the teams that qualified for the knockout stage are Colombia, Argentina, France, Germany, USA, Mexico, Brazil, and Spain.
- Matches will be held in various stadiums across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
- The final match is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
- This is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams instead of the previous 32.
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