world cup 2026 bracket

World Cup 2026 bracket and predictor

Use the official match slots, choose winners, save your picks locally and print the board for office pools or watch parties.

Print-ready prediction board

World Cup 2026 bracket

Round of 32

16 matches

Match 73Jun 28
Match 74Jun 29
Match 75Jun 30
Match 76Jun 29
Match 77Jun 30
Match 78Jun 30
Match 79Jul 1
Match 80Jul 1
Match 81Jul 2
Match 82Jul 1
Match 83Jul 2
Match 84Jul 2
Match 85Jul 3
Match 86Jul 3
Match 87Jul 4
Match 88Jul 3

Round of 16

8 matches

Match 89Jul 4
Match 90Jul 4
Match 91Jul 5
Match 92Jul 6
Match 93Jul 6
Match 94Jul 7
Match 95Jul 7
Match 96Jul 7

Quarter-final

4 matches

Match 97Jul 9
Match 98Jul 10
Match 99Jul 11
Match 100Jul 12

Semi-final

2 matches

Match 101Jul 14
Match 102Jul 15

Third place

1 match

Match 103Jul 18

Final

1 match

Match 104Jul 19

Champion

Final pick

Projected winner

Pick the final

Frequently asked questions

Questions about the printable bracket

This mode keeps the printable bracket inside the main bracket page. It uses the same prediction board but frames the experience around printing, PDF export and offline use.

Can I save the bracket as a PDF?

Yes. Use the print-ready controls and your browser's print dialog to print or save the bracket as a PDF.

Will my picks appear in the printable version?

Yes. Fill the bracket first, then print or save once your picks are visible on the board.

Does the printable bracket include every knockout round?

Yes. The board starts with the Round of 32 and continues through the final.

Print styles remove navigation and buttons from the output.
Saved picks remain available locally before printing.
The Round of 32 structure is visible in the printable board.

Matchday guide

Fill, save and print the knockout path

The bracket page is for predictions, office pools and anyone who wants to understand the expanded knockout stage. World Cup 2026 adds a Round of 32, so the path is longer than many fans remember from previous tournaments.

The bracket board starts with official match slots and lets you choose winners as the tournament develops or as part of a prediction game. Picks are saved locally, so you can return to the same browser and continue editing.

The page also supports sharing and printing. That makes it useful for watch parties, workplace pools or simple personal predictions before the knockout field is confirmed.

Because the Round of 32 depends on group winners, runners-up and the best third-placed teams, the bracket connects naturally to the standings calculator. If you want to model qualification first, start with standings and then return to the bracket.

For a quick visit, fill winners in the visible round, save your picks, and use the print option when you need a clean physical board.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about the World Cup 2026 bracket

The 2026 tournament introduces a larger knockout stage, so bracket visitors do not all need the same view. Some users want a prediction tool, some want a printable PDF-style page, and others need to understand how the Round of 32 is seeded from group tables.

Does the bracket start with a Round of 32?

Yes. The 48-team tournament sends 32 teams into the first knockout round before the path continues toward the final.

Can I print my bracket?

Yes. Use the printable bracket page when you want a cleaner board for a PDF, office pool or watch party.

Where do the final Round of 32 teams come from?

They come from the best third-place ranking after the top two teams in each group have already qualified.

The interactive bracket keeps saved picks and share links for prediction use cases.
The printable page gives offices and watch parties a cleaner board.
The Round of 32 page links the bracket back to group standings and the best third-place rules.
World Cup 2026 bracket fixtures, dates and match time guide