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World Cup tournament concludes group stage, knockout round schedule released

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:13 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

World Cup tournament concludes group stage, knockout round schedule released

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has moved to the knockout stage following the completion of the group phase. A total of 32 teams, including the top two from each of the 12 groups and eight best third-placed teams, have qualified. Teams such as Brazil, Germany, and Argentina are set to compete. The knockout matches begin on June 28, featuring South Africa against Canada in Los Angeles. The tournament spans multiple U.S. cities and Mexico with games scheduled through July 3.

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Key Details

•Round of 32 includes 32 teams from 12 groups and best third-placed teams.
•First knockout match is South Africa vs Canada on June 28 in Los Angeles.
•Tournament stretches across U.S. cities and includes games in Mexico.
•Brazil faces Japan on June 29; Argentina meets Cape Verde on July 3.

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What they're saying

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Here is a quick preview of the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Games runs from Sunday through Friday in what has become an elimination tournament.
— Yahoo Sports