Knockout stage of 2026 World Cup begins with Canada vs. South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
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.
- •Knockout round starts today, June 28, 2026.
- •Canada faces South Africa in the opening match.
- •Round of 16 matches scheduled for July 4-7.
- •Quarterfinals will take place from July 9-11.
- •Final match set for July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Printable 2026 World Cup bracket for knockout stage
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