
The complete FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout structure — from the Round of 32 through to the Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.
Round of 32
Jun 28 – Jul 5
Round of 16
Jul 7 – Jul 10
Quarter-Finals
Jul 12 – Jul 13
Semi-Finals
Jul 15 – Jul 16
Bronze Final
Jul 18
THE FINAL
Jul 19
Jun 28 – Jul 5 · 16 matches across all host cities
MetLife Stadium
AT&T Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium
SoFi Stadium
NRG Stadium
Gillette Stadium
Lincoln Financial Field
Arrowhead Stadium
Lumen Field
Levi's Stadium
BMO Field
BC Place
Estadio Azteca
Estadio Akron
Estadio BBVA
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
How it works: The top 2 teams from each of the 12 groups advance automatically. The 8 best third-placed teams also qualify, creating a 32-team knockout bracket. Group winners face runners-up from different groups.
Jul 7 – Jul 10 · 8 matches · Last 32 becomes Last 16
MetLife Stadium
AT&T Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium
SoFi Stadium
NRG Stadium
Gillette Stadium
Estadio Azteca
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Jul 12 – Jul 13 · 4 matches · Last 8 nations
MetLife Stadium
AT&T Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Quarter-Final tickets are among the most sought-after in the tournament. Book early.
Buy QF Tickets →Jul 15 & Jul 16 · Dallas & Atlanta · Final 4 nations
AT&T Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Semi-Final 1 Venue
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, Dallas · Capacity 80,000
Semi-Final 2 Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Georgia · Capacity 71,000
Jul 18 · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Hard Rock Stadium
The two Semi-Final losers compete for 3rd place. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami hosts this match — a great opportunity to see top-level football at a lower price than the Final.
Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium, New York
MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Capacity: 82,500. The biggest match in world football. July 19, 2026.
Buy World Cup Final TicketsNew York
MetLife Stadium
Dallas
AT&T Stadium
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium
Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium
Houston
NRG Stadium
Boston
Gillette Stadium
Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field
Kansas City
Arrowhead Stadium
Seattle
Lumen Field
Mexico City
Estadio Azteca
Toronto
BMO Field
The biggest match in football. 82,500 fans. One champion. Don't miss history.