Use the bracket before choosing cities
Knockout travel can change quickly because a fan may follow a team, a round, or a host city. Start with the bracket path, then decide whether your trip should focus on one city, one region, or one stage.
Knockout bracket
World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket Planner
See the full 32-match knockout path from Round of 32 to the final, with bracket slots, host cities, venues, kickoff timing, and next-match links.
How to read this bracket
The bracket uses official slot labels such as Group A winner or Winner of Match 97. These labels are not confirmed team names. Use this page to understand route logic, then verify official details before booking.
Core planning links
Continue from the knockout bracket
Use the bracket to understand route uncertainty, then move into match-time filtering, host city comparison, budget planning, and visa checks.
Convert match times
Filter fixtures by stage, team, city, or date.
View knockout bracket
Follow Round of 32 to final paths.
Compare host cities
Check airport, hotel, and matchday logistics.
Estimate trip cost
Compare city, nights, matches, and travel style.
Check visa basics
Open official travel document sources.
Planning decisions
Use the bracket to make travel decisions, not just predictions
A knockout bracket is useful because it shows where uncertainty moves. The best planning pages do not pretend teams are already confirmed; they help fans prepare flexible routes, city choices, and booking safeguards before results are known.
Watch the city pressure points
Final week cities, semi-final hosts, and popular gateway cities can create tighter hotel and transport windows. Treat refundable lodging and realistic transfer buffers as part of the plan.
Check cross-border complexity
A bracket route can cross the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Before combining matches, check passport validity, visa or authorization rules, flight timing, and mobile data coverage.
Bracket filters
Narrow the knockout path
Showing 32 of 32 knockout matches.
Stage
Knockout rounds
Round of 32
16 matches
Match 73
Group A runner-up vs Group B runner-up
Slot A: Group A runner-up
Slot B: Group B runner-up
Sun, Jun 28, 12:00 PM PDT
Los Angeles Stadium
Match 74
Group E winner vs Third-place team from Groups A, B, C, D, F
Slot A: Group E winner
Slot B: Third-place team from Groups A, B, C, D, F
Mon, Jun 29, 4:30 PM EDT
Boston Stadium
Match 75
Group F winner vs Group C runner-up
Slot A: Group F winner
Slot B: Group C runner-up
Mon, Jun 29, 7:00 PM CST
Estadio Monterrey
Match 76
Group C winner vs Group F runner-up
Slot A: Group C winner
Slot B: Group F runner-up
Mon, Jun 29, 12:00 PM CDT
Houston Stadium
Match 77
Group I winner vs Third-place team from Groups C, D, F, G, H
Slot A: Group I winner
Slot B: Third-place team from Groups C, D, F, G, H
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00 PM EDT
Philadelphia Stadium
Match 78
Group E runner-up vs Group I runner-up
Slot A: Group E runner-up
Slot B: Group I runner-up
Tue, Jun 30, 12:00 PM CDT
Dallas Stadium
Match 79
Group A winner vs Third-place team from Groups C, E, F, H, I
Slot A: Group A winner
Slot B: Third-place team from Groups C, E, F, H, I
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00 PM CST
Mexico City Stadium
Match 80
Group L winner vs Third-place team from Groups E, H, I, J, K
Slot A: Group L winner
Slot B: Third-place team from Groups E, H, I, J, K
Wed, Jul 1, 12:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Stadium
Match 81
Group D winner vs Third-place team from Groups B, E, F, I, J
Slot A: Group D winner
Slot B: Third-place team from Groups B, E, F, I, J
Wed, Jul 1, 5:00 PM PDT
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Match 82
Group G winner vs Third-place team from Groups A, E, H, I, J
Slot A: Group G winner
Slot B: Third-place team from Groups A, E, H, I, J
Wed, Jul 1, 1:00 PM PDT
Seattle Stadium
Match 83
Group K runner-up vs Group L runner-up
Slot A: Group K runner-up
Slot B: Group L runner-up
Thu, Jul 2, 7:00 PM EDT
Toronto Stadium
Match 84
Group H winner vs Group J runner-up
Slot A: Group H winner
Slot B: Group J runner-up
Thu, Jul 2, 12:00 PM PDT
Los Angeles Stadium
Match 85
Group B winner vs Third-place team from Groups E, F, G, I, J
Slot A: Group B winner
Slot B: Third-place team from Groups E, F, G, I, J
Thu, Jul 2, 8:00 PM PDT
BC Place Vancouver
Match 86
Group J winner vs Group H runner-up
Slot A: Group J winner
Slot B: Group H runner-up
Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM EDT
Miami Stadium
Match 87
Group K winner vs Third-place team from Groups D, E, I, J, L
Slot A: Group K winner
Slot B: Third-place team from Groups D, E, I, J, L
Fri, Jul 3, 8:30 PM CDT
Kansas City Stadium
Match 88
Group D runner-up vs Group G runner-up
Slot A: Group D runner-up
Slot B: Group G runner-up
Fri, Jul 3, 1:00 PM CDT
Dallas Stadium
Round of 16
8 matches
Match 89
Winner of Match 74 vs Winner of Match 77
Slot A: Winner of Match 74
Slot B: Winner of Match 77
Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM EDT
Philadelphia Stadium
Match 90
Winner of Match 73 vs Winner of Match 75
Slot A: Winner of Match 73
Slot B: Winner of Match 75
Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 PM CDT
Houston Stadium
Match 91
Winner of Match 76 vs Winner of Match 78
Slot A: Winner of Match 76
Slot B: Winner of Match 78
Sun, Jul 5, 4:00 PM EDT
New York New Jersey Stadium
Match 92
Winner of Match 79 vs Winner of Match 80
Slot A: Winner of Match 79
Slot B: Winner of Match 80
Sun, Jul 5, 6:00 PM CST
Mexico City Stadium
Match 93
Winner of Match 83 vs Winner of Match 84
Slot A: Winner of Match 83
Slot B: Winner of Match 84
Mon, Jul 6, 2:00 PM CDT
Dallas Stadium
Match 94
Winner of Match 81 vs Winner of Match 82
Slot A: Winner of Match 81
Slot B: Winner of Match 82
Mon, Jul 6, 5:00 PM PDT
Seattle Stadium
Match 95
Winner of Match 86 vs Winner of Match 88
Slot A: Winner of Match 86
Slot B: Winner of Match 88
Tue, Jul 7, 9:00 AM PDT
BC Place Vancouver
Match 96
Winner of Match 85 vs Winner of Match 87
Slot A: Winner of Match 85
Slot B: Winner of Match 87
Tue, Jul 7, 4:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Stadium
Quarter-finals
4 matches
Match 97
Winner of Match 89 vs Winner of Match 90
Slot A: Winner of Match 89
Slot B: Winner of Match 90
Thu, Jul 9, 4:00 PM EDT
Boston Stadium
Match 98
Winner of Match 93 vs Winner of Match 94
Slot A: Winner of Match 93
Slot B: Winner of Match 94
Fri, Jul 10, 12:00 PM PDT
Los Angeles Stadium
Match 99
Winner of Match 91 vs Winner of Match 92
Slot A: Winner of Match 91
Slot B: Winner of Match 92
Sat, Jul 11, 5:00 PM EDT
Miami Stadium
Match 100
Winner of Match 95 vs Winner of Match 96
Slot A: Winner of Match 95
Slot B: Winner of Match 96
Sat, Jul 11, 8:00 PM CDT
Kansas City Stadium
Semi-finals
2 matches
Match 101
Winner of Match 97 vs Winner of Match 98
Slot A: Winner of Match 97
Slot B: Winner of Match 98
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00 PM CDT
Dallas Stadium
Match 102
Winner of Match 99 vs Winner of Match 100
Slot A: Winner of Match 99
Slot B: Winner of Match 100
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Stadium
Third-place match
1 matches
Match 103
Loser of Match 101 vs Loser of Match 102
Slot A: Loser of Match 101
Slot B: Loser of Match 102
Sat, Jul 18, 5:00 PM EDT
Miami Stadium
Open matchWinner finishes third
Final
1 matches
Match 104
Winner of Match 101 vs Winner of Match 102
Slot A: Winner of Match 101
Slot B: Winner of Match 102
Sun, Jul 19, 3:00 PM EDT
New York New Jersey Stadium
Open matchWinner becomes champion
How it works
How the knockout bracket planner works
The planner starts with the structured 104-match schedule, then focuses on the 32 official knockout slots. It keeps team placeholders visible until qualification paths are confirmed.
When to use it
- Compare knockout rounds before choosing a host city.
- Understand where winners and losers move next.
- Shortlist flexible hotel and flight plans around uncertain teams.
Data assumptions
- Match numbers, stages, cities, venues, and kickoff times come from the structured schedule data.
- Bracket slot labels are official path labels, not confirmed team names.
- City and travel guidance is planning support, not official travel advice.
Before booking
- Verify official fixture and ticket details.
- Check local transport and stadium rules.
- Confirm visa or entry requirements for every country in the route.
Recommended next steps
Booking safeguards
Keep knockout travel flexible until teams are confirmed
Knockout-stage demand can move sharply after each result. Fans planning around a team path should favor refundable lodging, avoid tight same-day connections, and keep a backup city or viewing plan.
Build arrival buffers for cross-country or cross-border jumps.
Compare refundable hotel rates against cheaper non-refundable options.
Save key matches to a calendar, then re-check official details before travel.
Planning flow
Continue planning from the bracket
Move through the main planning steps without starting over.
Trust and verification
Why trust this bracket planner?
The bracket planner uses official knockout slot labels and structured match data, but it does not claim teams are confirmed before results are known. Use it to understand routes, then verify every fixture and booking detail with official sources.
Official sources first
Schedule, host city, and tournament references are tied back to official or source-linked data where available.
Independent fan planner
WC26 Trip Guide is not affiliated with FIFA, teams, governments, airlines, hotels, or ticketing providers.
Verify before booking
Use the tools to compare plans, then confirm fixtures, tickets, visas, stadium rules, and travel details with official sources.
FAQ
Does this page show confirmed knockout teams?
No. It shows the official knockout bracket slots and match path. Team names will remain unconfirmed until the group-stage and knockout results are known.
How should fans use the knockout bracket planner?
Start with the round, match number, host city, and next-match path, then open a match planner for time conversion, city logistics, budget checks, and travel planning.
Is this an official bracket page?
No. This is an independent fan planning page based on FIFA schedule data. Always verify fixtures, kickoff times, tickets, stadium rules, and travel details with official sources.
What should I check before booking around a knockout match?
Confirm the official fixture, ticket status, stadium rules, local transport plan, hotel cancellation terms, and any visa or transit requirements for every country in your route.