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FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket
Predict the knockout stage winners from the Round of 32 all the way to the Final. Click a team to advance them — see your bracket come to life!
48 Teams3 Hosts16 Venues32 Knockout
48
Qualified Teams
32
Knockout Teams
16
Venues
3
Host Countries
64
Total Matches
How It Works
1
Pick Winners
Click on a team name in any Round of 32 matchup to select them as the winner.
2
Auto-Advance
Your predicted winner progresses to the next round automatically — the bracket fills itself.
3
Share
Click Share to generate a link with all your predictions encoded. Send it to friends!
4
Reset
Changed your mind? Hit Reset and start a fresh bracket anytime.
Do
- Click any team to select them as match winner
- Use the Share button to save predictions as a link
- Experiment with different outcomes
- Compare your bracket with friends
Don't
- Don't refresh without sharing — predictions are in the URL
- Don't forget to select all R32 matches first
- Don't worry about wrong picks — Reset anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 2026 World Cup knockout format work? ▼
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams. 12 group winners, 12 runners-up, and 8 best third-placed teams advance to a Round of 32 knockout stage. From there it's a single-elimination bracket through Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final. The bracket is pre-determined based on group positions.
How are the Round of 32 matchups decided? ▼
FIFA assigns pre-set bracket paths. For example, Group A winner faces a third-placed team from Groups C, D, F, H, or I, while Group B winner faces a third-placed team from E, F, I, or J. The exact matchups depend on which third-placed teams qualify. Our bracket uses the official FIFA template for 2026.
Can I save my bracket predictions? ▼
Yes! Click the Share button to generate a URL with all your picks encoded. Bookmark that link or send it to friends. When you open the link, your bracket loads automatically.
How many teams qualify for the knockout stage? ▼
32 teams advance from the group stage: 12 group winners, 12 runners-up, and 8 best third-placed finishers. That's about 67% of the 48-team field making it through.
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held? ▼
The tournament is hosted across three North American countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A total of 16 venues across the three nations will host matches, with the Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Is this the official FIFA bracket? ▼
This tool follows the official FIFA bracket template for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. Team names are placeholder predictions — the actual teams will be determined after the group stage concludes.