Round of 32 spots to be finalized in World Cup group play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
As of June 27, six remaining group-stage matches will determine the final teams advancing to the World Cup knockout rounds. Notable matches include Portugal facing Colombia, where both teams are positioned for advancement, and Ghana battling Croatia, who need a win to secure their spot. Congo hopes to achieve its first World Cup victory against Uzbekistan, while Austria and Algeria may find themselves pondering strategy regarding knockout bracket implications. The knockout rounds begin on Sunday, adding urgency to the remaining matches.
- •Final group-stage matches take place on June 27.
- •Portugal faces Colombia, both vying for advancement.
- •Ghana and Croatia are competing for a knockout spot.
- •Congo seeks its first World Cup win against Uzbekistan.
- •Austria and Algeria consider knockout bracket implications.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup knockout round of 32 matches ranked from best to worst
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Which World Cup teams made round of 32? Bracket, schedule for knockout round
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: Round of 32 to be finalized after final 6 matches of group play
"The World Cup knockout rounds are almost here. While majority of the field is set, there are still some spots up for grabs with six group-stage matches remaining, leaving some teams jockeying for position and others fighting to advance. The knockout rounds begin Sunday.
"After 72 matches in the group stage, the 2026 World Cup has reached the knockout rounds. We rank all 16 matches in the round of 32 from best to worst.
"The final games of the 2026 World Cup group stage have provided thrilling moments, and the knockout stage matches are rapidly coming into focus.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 5:16 AMWorld Cup knockout round of 32 matches ranked from best to worst
After 72 matches in the group stage, the 2026 World Cup has reached the knockout rounds. We rank all 16 matches in the round of 32 from best to worst.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:54 PMWhich World Cup teams made round of 32? Bracket, schedule for knockout round
The final games of the 2026 World Cup group stage have provided thrilling moments, and the knockout stage matches are rapidly coming into focus.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 10:36 PMWorld Cup what to know: Round of 32 to be finalized after final 6 matches of group play
The World Cup knockout rounds are almost here. While majority of the field is set, there are still some spots up for grabs with six group-stage matches remaining, leaving some teams jockeying for position and others fighting to advance. The knockout rounds begin Sunday.
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