World Cup 2026 Knockout Schedule: Every Match from Round of 16 to the Final
The World Cup 2026 knockout schedule covers 32 matches (M73–M104) from 28 June to 19 July 2026 — Round of 16, Round of 8, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Third Place and the Final at MetLife Stadium.
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Knockout Rounds Overview
| Round | Matches | Dates | FIFA match # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | 16 | 28 Jun – 3 Jul | M73–M88 |
| Round of 8 | 8 | 4–7 Jul | M89–M96 |
| Quarter-finals | 4 | 9–11 Jul | M97–M100 |
| Semi-finals | 2 | 14–15 Jul | M101–M102 |
| Third place | 1 | 18 Jul | M103 |
| Final | 1 | 19 Jul | M104 |
Round of 8 Schedule (M89–M96)
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 4 Jul | Winner M74 vs Winner M77 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 90 | 4 Jul | Winner M73 vs Winner M75 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 91 | 5 Jul | Winner M76 vs Winner M78 | MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ |
| 92 | 5 Jul | Winner M79 vs Winner M80 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| 93 | 6 Jul | Winner M83 vs Winner M84 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 94 | 6 Jul | Winner M81 vs Winner M82 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 95 | 7 Jul | Winner M86 vs Winner M88 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 96 | 7 Jul | Winner M85 vs Winner M87 | BC Place, Vancouver |
Quarter-finals, Semi-finals & Final
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 9 Jul | Winner M89 vs Winner M90 | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| 98 | 10 Jul | Winner M93 vs Winner M94 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| 99 | 11 Jul | Winner M91 vs Winner M92 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 100 | 11 Jul | Winner M95 vs Winner M96 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| 101 | 14 Jul | Winner M97 vs Winner M98 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 102 | 15 Jul | Winner M99 vs Winner M100 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 103 | 18 Jul | Loser M101 vs Loser M102 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 104 | 19 Jul | Winner M101 vs Winner M102 | MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ |
How the Bracket Connects
Canada (M73 winner) is on a path that could meet the Netherlands/Morocco winner (M75) in M90, then progress through M97 toward the MetLife final.
Use the routes to the final guide for half-by-half bracket paths.
FAQ
How many knockout matches in World Cup 2026?
32 matches total in the knockout stage (plus 72 group-stage games = 104 overall).
When is the World Cup 2026 final?
19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey — Match 104.
Where is the full Round of 16 list?
See the dedicated Round of 16 schedule with all 16 fixtures.