The current World Cup is in the group stage, and the remaining group-stage matches are 24 games, followed by 32 knockout games for a total of 56 games still left to play in the tournament. Reports published this week note that all 48 teams have already played two matches, with the final group-stage stretch totaling 24 matches before the round of 32 begins on June 28.

What’s left

  • 24 group-stage matches remain.
  • 32 knockout matches remain, starting with the round of 32 and running through the final.
  • 56 total matches are still left in the tournament.

Timing

The round of 32 is scheduled for June 28 to July 4 , which means the tournament is now moving out of group play and into the elimination rounds.

TL;DR: 56 World Cup games are still left overall, including 24 group-stage games and 32 knockout games.