How does the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket work?
In WorldCup26, open Bracket to see the full World Cup 2026 knockout path, from the round of 32 through to the final. As the group stage finishes, qualified teams drop into their bracket slots.
- Open Bracket and swipe between rounds, from the round of 32 to the final.
- Each slot shows the qualified team, or a placeholder like 1A or 3CDFGH until the groups decide it.
- Tap a tie to open that match.
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, so the knockout stage starts with a round of 32.
Placeholders show where each group’s winner, runner-up and best third-placed teams will land, filled in from FIFA’s official results.
Open the bracket →