The 2026 World Cup knockout stage starts on Sunday, June 28, 2026, with the round of 32.

The knockout phase runs like this:

  • Round of 32: June 28 to July 3.
  • Round of 16: July 4 to July 7.
  • Quarterfinals: July 9 to July 11.
  • Semifinals: July 14 to July 15.
  • Third-place match: July 18.
  • Final: July 19.

If you want the exact first knockout matches and kickoff times, I can lay them out too.