The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage runs from June 28 to July 19, 2026. It starts with the Round of 32 on June 28 and ends with the final on July 19.

Knockout schedule

  • Round of 32: June 28 – July 3
  • Round of 16: July 4 – 7
  • Quarter-finals: July 9 – 11
  • Semi-finals: July 14 – 15
  • Third-place match: July 18
  • Final: July 19

Quick detail

The knockout phase begins the day after the group stage ends, and in this edition it opens with a Round of 32 because the tournament has expanded to 48 teams.

TL;DR: World Cup knockout matches begin June 28, 2026 and finish with the final on July 19, 2026.