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2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Schedule Revealed
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2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Schedule Revealed

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage schedule has been released, detailing matches from the Round of 16 through the Final.
  • The tournament will feature matches across various cities in North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
  • Key matchups include Canada vs. South Africa, Brazil vs. Japan, and Germany vs. Paraguay in the initial Round of 16 games.

The path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is now laid out, with the schedule for the tournament's knockout stages officially announced. Fans can follow the action from the Round of 16 all the way to the championship match, which will be held in East Rutherford.

The knockout phase kicks off on June 28 with Canada facing South Africa in Inglewood. The following day, June 29, will see Brazil take on Japan in Houston, followed by Germany playing Paraguay in Foxborough. These initial matches set the stage for what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament.

As the competition progresses, the Round of 16 will continue through July 4, with matchups like Netherlands vs. Morocco in Guadalupe and France vs. Sweden in East Rutherford capturing global attention. The tournament will span multiple venues across North America, highlighting the collaborative hosting effort by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The quarter-finals are scheduled to begin on July 9, with winners from the earlier rounds advancing to compete for a spot in the semi-finals. The semi-final matches will take place on July 14 and 15, leading up to the bronze medal match on July 18 and the grand final on July 19.

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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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