Knockout stage of 2026 World Cup begins with Canada vs. South Africa

The knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with a match between Canada and South Africa in the Round of 32. The tournament progresses to the Round of 16 on July 4, followed by quarterfinals from July 9, and semifinals on July 14 and 15. The third-place match will occur on July 18 in Miami Gardens, Florida, and the finals are scheduled for July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Printable brackets for the knockout stage are available to keep track of the matches and make predictions.

• 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Printable 2026 World Cup bracket for knockout stage