World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket Update: Who's Through on 30 June

Published 30 June 2026 — live from the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.

The World Cup 2026 knockout bracket is live — four Round of 16 ties are complete and the first Round of 8 fixture is confirmed. Following FIFA's fixed knockout tree at fifa.com, here is the updated state as of 30 June 2026.

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Round of 16 Results So Far

MatchDateResultWinnerNext match
7328 JunCanada 1–0 South AfricaCanadaM90 vs Morocco
7429 JunGermany 1–1 Paraguay (4–3 pens)ParaguayM89 vs France/Sweden
7529 JunNetherlands 1–1 Morocco (3–2 pens)MoroccoM90 vs Canada
7629 JunBrazil 2–1 JapanBrazilM91 vs CIV/Norway

Full reports: M73 · M74 · M75 · M76 · June 29 hub.


Teams Eliminated

TeamExitHow
South AfricaM730–1 vs Canada
GermanyM74Lost on penalties to Paraguay
NetherlandsM75Lost on penalties to Morocco
JapanM761–2 vs Brazil (Martinelli 90+5')

Twelve Round of 16 ties remain (M77–M88, 30 June – 3 July).


First Confirmed Round of 8 Clash

MatchDateFixtureVenue
904 JulCanada vs MoroccoNRG Stadium, Houston

Canada's Stephen Eustaquio winner in M73 and Morocco's penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands set up a co-host vs African powerhouse tie in Texas. Preview: Canada vs Morocco.


Round of 8 Paths Taking Shape

MatchDateFixture (if known)Status
894 JulParaguay vs Winner M77 (France/Sweden)Paraguay confirmed
904 JulCanada vs MoroccoBoth confirmed
915 JulBrazil vs Winner M78 (CIV/Norway)Brazil confirmed
925 JulWinner M79 vs Winner M80Open
936 JulWinner M83 vs Winner M84Open
946 JulWinner M81 vs Winner M82Open
957 JulWinner M86 vs Winner M88Open
967 JulWinner M85 vs Winner M87Open

Bracket Half Overview

Top half (Eastern path)

Canada and Morocco converge in M90; the winner meets the M89 victor in M97 (Quarter-final, 9 July, Boston).

Bottom half (Western path)

Brazil await the M78 winner in M91. Argentina (M86) and England (M80) remain on the western route toward M102 and the Final.

Use the full knockout schedule for M97–M104 dates.


FAQ

How many teams are left in World Cup 2026?

28 teams remain after four Round of 16 exits — 16 will reach the Round of 8.

Has the bracket changed after the group stage?

No — FIFA's knockout bracket is fixed at the draw. Third-placed qualifiers filled predetermined slots; winners simply replace placeholders.

Where can I simulate the rest of the tournament?

Run scenarios on the free World Cup 2026 simulator.