The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially entered the knockout stage, and every match now carries a simple rule: win and advance, lose and go home.
Canada was the first team to move on, scoring late against South Africa to book its place in the Round of 16. The rest of the bracket will continue to take shape as the knockout stage unfolds.
In This Article
Teams Qualified for the Round of 16
Qualified: Canada
Eliminated: South Africa
Round of 32 Schedule and Results
All match times are listed in Philippine Time (PHT).
| Match | Schedule or Result |
|---|---|
| South Africa vs Canada | Canada won 1-0 |
| Brazil vs Japan | June 30, 1:00 AM |
| Germany vs Paraguay | June 30, 4:30 AM |
| Netherlands vs Morocco | June 30, 9:00 AM |
| Ivory Coast vs Norway | July 1, 1:00 AM |
| France vs Sweden | July 1, 5:00 AM |
| Mexico vs Ecuador | July 1, 9:00 AM |
| England vs DR Congo | July 2, 12:00 AM |
| Belgium vs Senegal | July 2, 4:00 AM |
| United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | July 2, 8:00 AM |
| Spain vs Austria | July 3, 3:00 AM |
| Portugal vs Croatia | July 3, 7:00 AM |
| Switzerland vs Algeria | July 3, 11:00 AM |
| Australia vs Egypt | July 4, 2:00 AM |
| Argentina vs Cape Verde | July 4, 6:00 AM |
| Colombia vs Ghana | July 4, 9:30 AM |
Round of 16 Bracket Picture
| Round of 16 Match | Teams |
|---|---|
| Match 1 | Canada vs Netherlands or Morocco |
| Match 2 | Germany or Paraguay vs France or Sweden |
| Match 3 | Brazil or Japan vs Ivory Coast or Norway |
| Match 4 | Mexico or Ecuador vs England or DR Congo |
| Match 5 | Portugal or Croatia vs Spain or Austria |
| Match 6 | United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Belgium or Senegal |
| Match 7 | Argentina or Cape Verde vs Australia or Egypt |
| Match 8 | Switzerland or Algeria vs Colombia or Ghana |
How Does the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 Work?
The Round of 32 is the first knockout round of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.
There are 32 teams in this stage. The winner of each match advances to the Round of 16, while the losing team is eliminated from the tournament.
If a match is tied after 90 minutes, extra time will be played. If the score remains tied after extra time, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.
2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Schedule
ll match times are listed in Philippine Time (PHT).
- Round of 32: June 29 – July 4
- Round of 16: July 5 – July 8
- Quarterfinals: July 10 – July 12
- Semifinals: July 15 – July 16
- Third-place match: July 19
- Final: July 20
Match-by-Match Updates
Canada vs South Africa
Canada became the first team to advance to the Round of 16 after beating South Africa, 1-0, in the opening Round of 32 match.
South Africa’s World Cup run ended in the Round of 32 after a narrow defeat to Canada.
More teams will join the Round of 16 as the Round of 32 continues.
