🔥 Trending World Cup 2026: Round of 32 Fixtures and Knockout Stage Schedule

The Round of 32 fixtures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 3, 2026 ⁸. This stage marks the beginning of the knockout rounds for the tournament, which will feature 48 teams for the first time ²⁸.

A total of 16 matches will be played in this round, with teams competing across various venues in the USA, Canada, and Mexico ¹. The format includes the 12 group winners, 12 group runners-up, and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to this stage ⁴⁸. Every match from this point forward is a single-elimination game ⁵.