2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Results, Schedule, Bracket & Teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 is complete. The first knockout round of the expanded 48-team tournament ran from June 28 to July 3 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and all 16 matches have now been played.
It opened on June 28, when Canada beat South Africa 1-0 at SoFi Stadium, the first knockout match ever staged at this stage. Six days later the round closed with 16 winners through to the Round of 16 and 16 teams eliminated.
This page has the full Round of 32 results, the final bracket, all 32 qualified teams, the 16 sides that advanced, plus the format and ticket information.
Jump to the 16 teams that advanced or the final bracket.
Quick Facts: 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32
| Round of 32 dates | June 28 to July 3, 2026 |
| Status | Complete, all 16 matches played |
| Teams in this round | 32 (24 group qualifiers + 8 best 3rd-place) |
| Matches | 16, single-elimination |
| Teams advanced | 16, to the Round of 16 (July 4 to 7) |
| Host nations | USA, Canada, Mexico |
| Tournament final | July 19, MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey |
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Results
Round of 32 complete. All 16 matches have been played. Winners are shown in bold below and advance to the Round of 16 (July 4 to 7). Kickoff times are Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | No. | Match (winner in bold) | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun. 28 | 73 | South Africa vs. Canada | 0-1 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 76 | Brazil vs. Japan | 2-1 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 74 | Germany vs. Paraguay | 1-1 (3-4 pens) | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 75 | Netherlands vs. Morocco | 1-1 (2-3 pens) | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 78 | Ivory Coast vs. Norway | 1-2 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 77 | France vs. Sweden | 3-0 | MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 79 | Mexico vs. Ecuador | 2-0 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Wed, Jul. 01 | 80 | England vs. DR Congo | 2-1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Wed, Jul. 01 | 82 | Belgium vs. Senegal | 3-2 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Wed, Jul. 01 | 81 | United States vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2-0 | Leviโs Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area |
| Thu, Jul. 02 | 84 | Spain vs. Austria | 3-0 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Thu, Jul. 02 | 83 | Portugal vs. Croatia | 2-1 | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Thu, Jul. 02 | 85 | Switzerland vs. Algeria | 2-0 | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Fri, Jul. 03 | 88 | Australia vs. Egypt | 1-1 (2-4 pens) | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Fri, Jul. 03 | 86 | Argentina vs. Cape Verde | 3-2 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Fri, Jul. 03 | 87 | Colombia vs. Ghana | 1-0 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Three ties went to a penalty shootout: Paraguay over Germany, Morocco over the Netherlands, and Egypt over Australia, while the other 13 were settled in normal time. France and Spain posted the biggest wins of the round, both 3-0.
Who Advanced to the Round of 16
Sixteen teams came through the Round of 32: Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, Norway, France, Mexico, England, Belgium, United States, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Egypt, Argentina and Colombia. The bracket then set the eight Round of 16 ties, played July 4 to 7.
| Round of 16 Matchup | Advanced from |
|---|---|
| Canada vs. Morocco | Winners of Match 73 & 75 |
| Paraguay vs. France | Winners of Match 74 & 77 |
| Brazil vs. Norway | Winners of Match 76 & 78 |
| Mexico vs. England | Winners of Match 79 & 80 |
| United States vs. Belgium | Winners of Match 81 & 82 |
| Portugal vs. Spain | Winners of Match 83 & 84 |
| Switzerland vs. Colombia | Winners of Match 85 & 87 |
| Argentina vs. Egypt | Winners of Match 86 & 88 |
World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Bracket (Final)
The bracket above shows the final Round of 32 results and the path to the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. The four top seeds, Spain, Argentina, France and England, were placed in separate sections of the draw, so the highest-ranked sides can only meet in the later rounds. All four came through the Round of 32.
Want to track the rest of the knockouts by hand? Download the free printable and fillable World Cup 2026 bracket and fill in each result from the Round of 16 through to the final.
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Qualified Teams
All 32 teams that reached the Round of 32 are listed below: twelve group winners, twelve runners-up and the eight best third-placed teams. The final places were settled in Group J, where Argentina won the group, Austria finished runner-up and Algeria advanced as the eighth-best third-placed side. South Korea, Scotland and Iran narrowly missed out.
Group Winners and Runners-up
| Group | Winner (1st) | Runner-up (2nd) |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | ๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico | ๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa |
| Group B | ๐จ๐ญ Switzerland | ๐จ๐ฆ Canada |
| Group C | ๐ง๐ท Brazil | ๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco |
| Group D | ๐บ๐ธ United States | ๐ฆ๐บ Australia |
| Group E | ๐ฉ๐ช Germany | ๐จ๐ฎ Ivory Coast |
| Group F | ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands | ๐ฏ๐ต Japan |
| Group G | ๐ง๐ช Belgium | ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt |
| Group H | ๐ช๐ธ Spain | ๐จ๐ป Cape Verde |
| Group I | ๐ซ๐ท France | ๐ณ๐ด Norway |
| Group J | ๐ฆ๐ท Argentina | ๐ฆ๐น Austria |
| Group K | ๐จ๐ด Colombia | ๐ต๐น Portugal |
| Group L | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England | ๐ญ๐ท Croatia |
Best Third-Placed Teams
| # | Team | From Group |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo | Group K |
| 2 | ๐ธ๐ช Sweden | Group F |
| 3 | ๐ช๐จ Ecuador | Group E |
| 4 | ๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana | Group L |
| 5 | ๐ง๐ฆ Bosnia & Herzegovina | Group B |
| 6 | ๐ต๐พ Paraguay | Group D |
| 7 | ๐ธ๐ณ Senegal | Group I |
| 8 | ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria | Group J |
How the Round of 32 Works (Format)
Each of the twelve groups sent its top two teams into the knockout phase, filling 24 of the 32 places. The last eight went to the best third-placed teams, ranked across all twelve groups by points, then goal difference, goals scored, disciplinary record and FIFA World Ranking.
Every tie was single-elimination. If the score was level after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time followed, and a penalty shootout decided the winner if still level. Three of the 16 matches were settled on penalties.
Because eight of twelve third-placed teams advance, FIFA could not fix the pairings in advance, so it pre-set 495 bracket combinations in Annex C of the tournament regulations.
Three rules always held: group winners never met another winner in this round, third-placed teams always faced a group winner, and no team faced a side from its own group. The bracket locked when group play ended on June 27, with no further draw.
Round of 16 Tickets: Price and How to Buy
With the Round of 32 finished, attention turns to the Round of 16 (July 4 to 7). Buy only through FIFAโs official portal at FIFA.com/tickets. FIFA has not confirmed exact prices per round; as a guide, past World Cup knockout tickets have started at $150-$300 USD, rising at premium venues such as MetLife Stadium, AT&T Stadium, and SoFi Stadium.
Create a FIFA account early for alerts, avoid third-party resellers, and travelers should check visa rules and book accommodation near their match city.
Also Check: 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage Ticket Prices
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 FAQ
Which teams advanced from the Round of 32?
Sixteen teams reached the Round of 16: Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, Norway, France, Mexico, England, Belgium, United States, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Egypt, Argentina and Colombia.
When does the Round of 16 begin?
The Round of 32 ran from June 28 to July 3, 2026. The Round of 16 follows immediately, from July 4 to 7, 2026.
Were there any penalty shootouts in the Round of 32?
Yes, three ties were decided on penalties: Paraguay beat Germany, Morocco beat the Netherlands, and Egypt beat Australia. The other 13 matches were settled inside 90 minutes.
Could I watch the Round of 32 for free?
In the United States, FOX and FS1 showed the matches in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Many countries carry the World Cup on free public broadcasters, and rights holders can stream the opening 10 minutes of every match free on YouTube. Check local listings for full details.
Was VAR used in the Round of 32?
Yes. Video Assistant Referee technology operated in every knockout match, reviewing goals, penalties, red cards and mistaken-identity cases.
Which teams were eliminated in the Round of 32?
The 16 sides knocked out were South Africa, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Ivory Coast, Sweden, Ecuador, DR Congo, Senegal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Croatia, Algeria, Australia, Cape Verde and Ghana.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 delivered 16 single-elimination matches over six days, sending half the field home and 16 teams into the Round of 16. With the results, final bracket and qualifiers all settled, attention now turns to the Round of 16 from July 4 to 7.
