The tournament’s next phase starts on 3 July 2026. All qualifying sides will play next. A complete schedule is publicly released. It shows every match from beginning to end. Top seeds will face underdogs. This follows the group stage rules. Sky Sports and the BBC say so. You can see each team’s path. The schedule and venues are set. All phases has a host city. The championship showdown is listed too. Fans can plan their watch.
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World Cup 2026 bracket and knockout fixtures - who's facing who in the last 32 and route to final - Sky Sports
World Cup 2026 bracket and knockout fixtures - who's facing who in the last 32 and route to final Sky Sports
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2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds - ESPN
2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds ESPN
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World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and group tables - The Independent
World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and group tables The Independent
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2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and potential opponents? - CBS Sports
2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and potential opponents? CBS Sports
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World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage? - Al Jazeera
World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage? Al Jazeera