Tournament Bracket

Visual knockout stage from Round of 32 to the Final

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage introduces a brand-new Round of 32, making it the longest playoff phase in tournament history. With 48 teams split into 12 groups, the top two from every group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to the bracket, where 32 nations battle through single-elimination matches from the Round of 32 to the Final, while a third-place playoff decides the bronze medal. Follow every match-up below as the road to the Champion unfolds across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.