After 72 World Cup group stage games over the last 17 days, the 2026 World Cup bracket is officially set for the Round of 32.
Now is when the World Cup gets real, as the knockout stage starts on Sunday, June 28. Entering single-elimination bracket play, the favorites to win the World Cup are France, Argentina, Spain, and England, according to PrizePicks Team Picks.
Will one of those four powerhouse teams win the World Cup, or is there a dark horse waiting to emerge?
Below, you will find the full 2026 World Cup bracket, including a printable bracket (PDF), the daily schedule of games, and the teams remaining in the World Cup bracket — all updated daily!
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2026 World Cup Bracket for Round of 32
Last updated: Sunday, June 28
For the first time in World Cup history, there are 32 teams in the knockout stage bracket. Now, the World Cup bracket has been solidified.
The group stage gave us incredible moments. But now, it’s do or die. Every team now knows its path to the World Cup Final. And it’ll only take four wins to get there.
Here is the full 2026 World Cup Bracket for the Round of 32, starting on Sunday, June 28. The World Cup bracket will be updated daily as match results roll in.
Click here to download the World Cup Bracket (PDF)
Printable World Cup Bracket: PDF Download
No matter what World Cup team you’re riding with, now is the time to fill out your 2026 World Cup bracket and make your knockout stage predictions.
If you want to track every game, print out your World Cup Bracket with the PDF below.
Download the Printable World Cup Bracket PDF HERE!
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World Cup Round of 32 Games Today & How to Watch – Sunday, June 28
The World Cup Round of 32 bracket gets underway with one game on Sunday, June 28: South Africa vs. Canada. Sunday’s game will be followed by five days with three matches per day.
Below, we’ll list the daily World Cup Round of 32 games, including the favorite to win, time, and how to watch each game.
- South Africa vs. Canada
- Favorite to Win: Canada 72% | South Africa 28% (via PrizePicks)
- Where: Los Angeles Stadium
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: FOX/Telemundo
- Winner plays: Netherlands/Morocco
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USMNT World Cup Bracket Schedule: Path to the Final
After winning Group D, the USA Men’s National Team is on to the World Cup Round of 32. Below, find the full schedule of USA World Cup games if they advance through each round.
- Round of 32: vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Wednesday, July 1 – 8 p.m. ET
- Round of 16: vs. Belgium/Senegal Winner – Monday, July 6, 8 p.m. ET
- Quarterfinals: Friday, July 10, 3 p.m. ET
- Possible Opponents: Portugal, Croatia, Spain, or Austria
- Semifinals: Tuesday, July 14, 3 p.m. ET
- Possible Opponents: Germany, France, Netherlands, Morocco, Canada, Sweden, Paraguay, South Africa
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2026 World Cup Teams Remaining in the Bracket
Last updated: Sunday, June 28, 6 a.m. ET
As the 2026 World Cup bracket moves through the knockout stage, PrizePicks Team Picks markets show which teams are the favorites to keep advancing and win the 2026 World Cup.
In addition to making World Cup predictions on match winners, total goals, and more on PrizePicks, you can make predictions on World Cup futures, like teams to advance to the World Cup Final, reach a certain stage, or to be eliminated.
Below, we’ll track the teams remaining in the World Cup bracket, including favorites to win the World Cup and their payouts to win the World Cup on PrizePicks, updated daily.
Payouts show potential returns on correct PrizePicks Team Picks predictions. A 2x payout returns $200 on a $100 entry. Payouts are live as of writing and subject to change.
Full World Cup Round of 32 Schedule: Date, Time, How to Watch Every Game
Here is the full 2026 World Cup Round of 32 schedule for all games through July 3. After Sunday, there will be three Round of 32 games per day.
All times listed are Eastern Time (EST). All World Cup Round of 32 games will be broadcast on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), with two exceptions: Belgium vs. Senegal and Switzerland vs. Algeria will be on FS1, instead of FOX.
The World Cup Round of 16 will start on Saturday, July 4.
2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Schedule for Every Game
Below, find the start and end dates for each round of the World Cup knockout stage, starting with the Round of 32 and ending with the World Cup Final on July 19.
How Does the World Cup Bracket Work in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup bracket is a 32-team single-elimination knockout tournament. For the first time in World Cup history, 32 teams are in the knockout stage; previously, it was only 16 teams.
Each game has one winner — one team that advances. The winning team moves on to the next round, while the losing team is eliminated from the World Cup.
The only exception is the Semifinals, where both losing teams will play in a Third Place game before the World Cup Final.
If a World Cup knockout match is tied after 90 minutes, the game goes to a 30-minute extra time period, which will run for the entire 30 minutes, regardless of whether a team scores.
If it is still tied after extra time, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout; each team will take five penalty kicks to decide the winner.
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When is the 2026 World Cup Final?
The 2026 World Cup Final is set for Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. ET, at MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), in East Rutherford New Jersey.
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Make 2026 World Cup Bracket Predictions on PrizePicks
32 teams will enter the World Cup knockout stage, and the bracket is officially set. But only one team is five wins away from becoming World Cup champions.
Will France continue their dominant run after a perfect group stage? Or will Lionel Messi cap his World Cup career with another World Cup win to solidify his legacy?
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