FIFA World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 Bracket Predictions
AI-projected knockout bracket — Round of 32 through the final, with confidence-rated forecasts for each tie.
The 2026 World Cup knockout stage runs from the Round of 32 to the final on 19 July. As groups conclude, this bracket fills in with the real qualifiers and our AI's match-by-match projection for each knockout tie. Until kickoff, fixtures show the qualification slots (e.g. Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group B).
Round of 3216
19:00
2nd Group B
17:00
2nd Group F
20:30
3rd Group A/B/C/D/F
01:00
2nd Group C
17:00
2nd Group I
21:00
3rd Group C/D/F/G/H
01:00
3rd Group C/E/F/H/I
16:00
3rd Group E/H/I/J/K
20:00
3rd Group A/E/H/I/J
00:00
3rd Group B/E/F/I/J
19:00
2nd Group J
23:00
2nd Group L
03:00
3rd Group E/F/G/I/J
18:00
2nd Group G
22:00
2nd Group H
01:30
3rd Group D/E/I/J/L
Round of 168
Quarter-finals4
Semi-finals2
3rd Place Final1
Final1
World Cup 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
How many rounds are in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage?⌄
Five: Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final, plus a third-place play-off. The expanded 48-team format adds the Round of 32 compared with previous editions.
When are the World Cup 2026 knockout rounds?⌄
The Round of 32 begins in late June 2026, with the final on 19 July 2026. Exact dates per tie are shown on this page as the schedule is confirmed.