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.
Interactive bracket → Calendar & bracket · Routes to the final
Round of 16 Results So Far
| Match | Date | Result | Winner | Next match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 28 Jun | Canada 1–0 South Africa | Canada | M90 vs Morocco |
| 74 | 29 Jun | Germany 1–1 Paraguay (4–3 pens) | Paraguay | M89 vs France/Sweden |
| 75 | 29 Jun | Netherlands 1–1 Morocco (3–2 pens) | Morocco | M90 vs Canada |
| 76 | 29 Jun | Brazil 2–1 Japan | Brazil | M91 vs CIV/Norway |
Full reports: M73 · M74 · M75 · M76 · June 29 hub.
Teams Eliminated
| Team | Exit | How |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | M73 | 0–1 vs Canada |
| Germany | M74 | Lost on penalties to Paraguay |
| Netherlands | M75 | Lost on penalties to Morocco |
| Japan | M76 | 1–2 vs Brazil (Martinelli 90+5') |
Twelve Round of 16 ties remain (M77–M88, 30 June – 3 July).
First Confirmed Round of 8 Clash
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 4 Jul | Canada vs Morocco | NRG 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
| Match | Date | Fixture (if known) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 4 Jul | Paraguay vs Winner M77 (France/Sweden) | Paraguay confirmed |
| 90 | 4 Jul | Canada vs Morocco | Both confirmed |
| 91 | 5 Jul | Brazil vs Winner M78 (CIV/Norway) | Brazil confirmed |
| 92 | 5 Jul | Winner M79 vs Winner M80 | Open |
| 93 | 6 Jul | Winner M83 vs Winner M84 | Open |
| 94 | 6 Jul | Winner M81 vs Winner M82 | Open |
| 95 | 7 Jul | Winner M86 vs Winner M88 | Open |
| 96 | 7 Jul | Winner M85 vs Winner M87 | Open |
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.