The 2026 FIFA World Cup has six knockout rounds after the group stage: round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place match, and the final.

Rounds

  • Round of 32.
  • Round of 16.
  • Quarterfinals.
  • Semifinals.
  • Third-place match.
  • Final.

Quick note

So if you mean the full elimination phase , it’s six rounds total. If you only mean the main bracket games that decide the champion, it’s five, with the third-place match as an extra fixture.