FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule, Dates, Times, Venues
Track all 16 Round of 32 ties from June 28 to July 3 with confirmed ET kickoff times and host venues.
June 28 starts the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 schedule, with 16 knockout ties confirmed through July 3. The bracket opens in Los Angeles and closes across Miami, Kansas City, and Dallas on the final day. That six-day run matters because it is the first elimination phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This guide covers the full Round of 32 schedule with dates, ET kickoff times, and venues.
FIFA has fixed every bracket slot in advance, even though the team names will only be known once the groups finish. Mexico, Canada, and the United States all stay active in this phase, so the travel spread remains wide after the first round. Since the 48-team format feeds 32 sides into knockout football, this stage is larger than any earlier opening knockout round in men's World Cup history. Fans tracking more than one path need a clean daily schedule before the round of 16 begins on July 4.
- Matches: 16
- Window: June 28-July 3, 2026
- Kickoff Zone: All times shown in ET
- Opening Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood
Round of 32 Schedule Overview
| Date | Kickoff Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Round/Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | 3 p.m. ET | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood | Round of 32 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 |
| June 29, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. ET | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third-place team | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 |
| June 29, 2026 | 9 p.m. ET | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Guadalupe | Round of 32 |
| June 30, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | Group E runners-up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Arlington | Round of 32 |
| June 30, 2026 | 5 p.m. ET | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third-place team | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 |
| June 30, 2026 | 9 p.m. ET | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third-place team | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 |
| July 1, 2026 | 12 p.m. ET | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third-place team | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 |
| July 1, 2026 | 4 p.m. ET | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third-place team | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 |
| July 1, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third-place team | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 |
| July 2, 2026 | 3 p.m. ET | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood | Round of 32 |
| July 2, 2026 | 7 p.m. ET | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 |
| July 2, 2026 | 11 p.m. ET | Group B winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third-place team | BC Place, Vancouver | Round of 32 |
| July 3, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Arlington | Round of 32 |
| July 3, 2026 | 6 p.m. ET | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens | Round of 32 |
| July 3, 2026 | 9:30 p.m. ET | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third-place team | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 |
Key Dates and What to Watch
June 30 is one of the most important knockout windows because three different bracket paths move at once across Arlington, East Rutherford, and Mexico City. That date also brings Mexico City Stadium into the elimination round, which gives the schedule one of its premium late-night venues. Since the top of the bracket tightens quickly from there, that three-match cluster should shape the round of 16 draw more than the quieter opener on June 28.
July 2 and July 3 feel heavier because the bracket reaches Canada and then closes with three final ties in one day. Toronto and Vancouver host on July 2, while Miami, Kansas City, and Dallas complete the round 24 hours later. That closing stretch matters because teams reaching the round of 16 on July 3 will have the shortest reset before the next phase. It also means the final Round of 32 day is the best one to watch if you want multiple qualification decisions in sequence.
How to Watch Round of 32 Matches Live
The easiest live tracker for this phase is the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule, especially if you also want the round of 16 dates that follow immediately after July 3. In the United States, FOX and FS1 carry the main English-language television windows, while Telemundo handles Spanish-language coverage. For channel and streaming details before kickoff, use the official broadcast guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 start and end?
The Round of 32 starts on June 28, 2026 and ends on July 3, 2026. Six matchdays are used to complete all 16 knockout ties.
How many matches are in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32?
There are 16 matches in the Round of 32. The winners advance directly to the round of 16.
Which Round of 32 matches are in Mexico and Canada?
Mexico hosts one tie in Mexico City and one in Monterrey. Canada hosts one tie in Toronto and one in Vancouver.
Are the teams confirmed for every Round of 32 match yet?
No. FIFA has confirmed the bracket slots, dates, kickoff times, and venues, but the exact teams depend on the final group standings and the best third-placed rankings.
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 schedule is now fixed from June 28 through July 3, so supporters can already map the first knockout phase in detail. With 16 elimination games across three countries, timing matters almost as much as the bracket itself.
Keep FWCLive.com close once the groups finish, because the slots are set and only the team names need to drop into place before the knockout race starts for real.