when are the world cup last 32 games

The World Cup Round of 32 games are part of the knockout stage, and for the 2026 tournament they begin after the group stage ends on 19 July 2026. The schedule currently shown includes Round of 32 matches starting on 7 July 2026 in the published fixture listings.

Timing

• The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026.

• The Round of 32 sits in the knockout phase after the groups finish.

• A listed Round of 32 fixture is scheduled for Tuesday, 7 July 2026.

What that means

If you mean “when do the last 32 games start?”, the safest answer is early July 2026 , with fixtures appearing from 7 July in the published schedule. If you want the exact dates for every Round of 32 match, I can lay them out by day.