The tournament’s next phase starts on 3 July 2026. All qualifying sides will play next. A full bracket is out now. It shows every match from start to finish. Favourites will face underdogs. This obeys the tournament format. Sky Sports and the BBC say so. You can see each team’s path. The dates and places are set. Each stage has a venue. The big game is listed too. Fans can mark their calendars.
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World Cup 2026 bracket and knockout fixtures - who's facing who in the last 32 and route to final - Sky Sports
World Cup 2026 bracket and knockout fixtures - who's facing who in the last 32 and route to final Sky Sports
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2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds - ESPN
2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds ESPN
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World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and group tables - The Independent
World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and group tables The Independent
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2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and potential opponents? - CBS Sports
2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and potential opponents? CBS Sports
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World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage? - Al Jazeera
World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage? Al Jazeera