World Cup 2026
Round of 32
The knockout stage begins July 1. 32 of the 48 nations who survived the groups fight to stay alive. In the new expanded World Cup format, there's no second chance in the Round of 32.
📝 New Format: Round of 32 Explained
Teams Enter
12 groups of 4. Top 2 from each group (24 teams) + 8 best 3rd-place finishers = 32 teams advance.
Match Days
Jul 1-6 — 32 matches in 6 days across USA, Mexico and Canada. Multiple matches per day in the new format.
Advance
Winners of each Round of 32 tie advance to the Round of 16. No replays, no second chances — one match, winner takes all.
🎬 World Cup 2026 Highlights
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📋 Analysis & Previews
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Five World Cup 2026 dark horses ready to ruin your bracket
Oct 08, 2026
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Sep 24, 2026
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Sep 21, 2026
Spain Are Going to Steamroll Everyone at the 2026 World Cup
Sep 21, 2026
Why the USMNT 2026 World Cup Hype is Hitting a Reality Wall
Sep 20, 2026
Morocco and Senegal are Africa's only real 2026 World Cup heavyweights
Sep 20, 2026
Mexico are marching straight into a World Cup disaster at Estadio Azteca
Sep 20, 2026
📰 World Cup 2026 News
Chelsea vs Tottenham combined XI according to the stats: In-form Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro make the cut, while a World Cup villain earns a surprise play - but which FOUR Spurs stars get the nod?
· Daily Mail
Fox recruits soccer icon for World Cup TV role after failing to land David Beckham and Jurgen Klopp
· Daily Mail
Thomas Tuchel leaves door open for Max Dowman World Cup call-up
· Mirror Football
Scotland latest: We achieved our World Cup dreams today, says Robertson
· Sky Sports
FIFA confirms historic World Cup 2026 broadcast rule change allowing fans to watch matches for FREE on YouTube
· The Sun
It’s a knockout: why are there so many goals in the Champions League? | Jonathan Wilson
· The Guardian
All you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup
· BBC
World Cup 2026: FIFA strike 'game-changing' deal as politician addresses boycott talks
· Mirror Football
Man United boss Michael Carrick backs England trio for recalls, insisting recent form should earn them places in pre-World Cup squad
· Daily Mail
The England World Cup 2026 away kit is out - and this is the one we've wanted for YEARS
· FourFourTwo
World Cup 2026: Argentina – the 'nasty' holders who have a 'new role' for Lionel Messi
· Mirror Football
It's Neymar vs Ancelotti: Brazil's 'sad and upset' £198m superstar 'can't stay silent' after ex-Real Madrid boss put his World Cup dream in doubt
· Daily Mail
Here is the surprise Burnley star among the Premier League's top forwards... who could make a late run for the World Cup
· Daily Mail
Michael Carrick backs THREE Man Utd stars to return to England squad ahead of World Cup
· Mirror Football
Why Erling Haaland is not playing for Norway against France in World Cup
· Metro UK
World Cup games have lost their flow with hydration breaks after FIFA’s brazen call
· Metro UK
Man Utd and Newcastle ready to battle for TWO Ligue 1 sensations set to dazzle at World Cup
· TeamTalk
Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football
· BBC
Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off
· BBC
Derek McInnes keen to keep hold of Nico Raskin as Rangers boss refuses to rule out new deal for World Cup star
· Daily Mail