The 2026 FIFA World Cup’s Round of 32 is scheduled to begin on June 28 after the 48-team group stage concludes across North America.
Under the expanded format, the top two teams from each of the 12 groups advance along with eight third-place finishers with the best records.
The knockout phase will distribute elimination matches across multiple U.S., Mexican and Canadian host cities through July.
FIFA said the new structure was designed to preserve competitive balance while accommodating the largest World Cup field in history.
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