how many games left in the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup group stage is in its final round, and there are 24 group-stage games left total. After that, the knockout stage begins over the weekend.

What’s left

• 24 matches remain in the group stage.
• The tournament then moves into the round of 32 / knockout stage.
• Recent coverage says the group stage is entering its final round of matches , which matches that remaining total.

Quick context

The 2026 tournament uses a larger format with 48 teams, so the group phase is longer than in past World Cups. That’s why there are still a full set of final group games before knockouts start.

Bottom line

If you meant the current 2026 World Cup , the answer is 24 games left in the group stage.