Summary
World Cup 2026 knockout bracket: 24 qualified teams from the group stage advance to the round of 32. Group winners, runners-up, and the 8 best third-placed sides.
World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket
The 32-team knockout stage. The top two from each of the 12 groups plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the round of 32. Model probabilities appear once knockout fixtures are drawn.
Group Winners (direct to Round of 32)
Runners-Up (direct to Round of 32)
Best Third-Placed Teams (8 of 12 advance)
The full round of 32 bracket with model probabilities and kickoff times will appear here once the knockout draw is finalized. See the full standings and results for the latest group-stage outcomes.