The World Cup knockout stage starts on June 28, 2026, and the elimination games are being played across multiple cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The first round of eliminations is the round of 32, with matches spread across the host venues rather than one single location.

Where elimination games are held

Elimination matches in the 2026 tournament are scheduled in 15 venues across North America, including cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The knockout stage runs from June 28 to July 19, 2026.

First knockout round

The round of 32 begins the elimination phase, with 16 matches as the field drops from 32 teams to 16. A few of the venues mentioned for this stage include Boston, New York, the Bay Area, Dallas, Philadelphia, Seattle, Atlanta, and Miami later in the knockout rounds.

Helpful note

If you meant a specific team’s path, the exact city depends on where that team finishes in its group and who it is paired with in the bracket.

Stage| When| Where
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Round of 32| Starts June 28, 2026| Multiple host cities across North America 910
Round of 16| Early July 2026| Multiple host cities across North America 6
Quarterfinals onward| Mid to late July 2026| North American host venues 68

The simplest answer is: the World Cup elimination games are not in one place; they’re spread across several host cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.