FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage match schedule unveiled

FIFA released the full knockout‑stage timetable for the 2026 World Cup. The Round of 32 begins on 28 June and runs through 2 July, with matches in eight U.S. venues: Los Angeles (South Africa vs Canada), Houston (Brazil vs Japan), Boston (Germany vs ...), Monte Rei (Netherlands vs Morocco), Dallas (Ivory Coast vs …), New Jersey (winner of France/Norway group vs …), Mexico City (Mexico vs …), and Atlanta (…).

The Round of 16 takes place from 4 July to 7 July, quarter‑finals on 9 July and 10 July, semi‑finals on 14 July and 15 July, and the final is scheduled for 19 July in Los Angeles. The schedule outlines the progression of winners from each knockout round through to the championship match, confirming the United States as the primary host for all later stages.