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Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule?
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- The round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Sunday, June 28, following the conclusion of 72 group stage matches involving 48 teams.
- A total of 32 teams qualified for the knockout stage, including the top two teams from each of the 12 groups and the eight best third-placed teams.
- Notable qualified teams include Mexico, Brazil, Germany, France, Argentina, England, and the USA, among others, with some groups featuring three qualifiers due to the best third-placed teams advancing.
- The round of 32 matches are scheduled from June 28 to July 3, hosted across various stadiums in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with key fixtures such as Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, and Argentina vs Cape Verde.
- This knockout phase marks the beginning of direct elimination matches, setting the stage for the pursuit of the World Cup title.
