The single-elimination phase of the most widely watched sporting event on earth got underway with drama at the Los Angeles-area stadium as Canada pulled off a late upset.
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World Cup Round of 32 Bracket Finalized as All 32 Teams Confirmed for Knockout Stage
With South Africa qualifying for the first time in their history and Uzbekistan making it as the first Central Asian side all places in the knockout bracket are now set.
Portugal Draws 0-0 With Colombia to Advance to World Cup Round of 32 From Group K
Portugal qualified from the group stage topping their group alongside Uzbekistan after a goalless draw with Colombia in the final group match in Kansas City.
Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio Scores in the 92nd Minute to Knock South Africa Out of World Cup — Historic Win
Eustaquio buried a shot from the top of the penalty box in stoppage time to give Canada a 1-0 win in the Round of 32 — the biggest result in Canadian men’s soccer.
All 32 Teams Confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 — Complete Knockout Bracket Set
The group stage concluded with all qualifying scenarios resolved and the full bracket for the elimination phase — beginning Sunday June 28 — now finalized across 12 stadiums.
World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32 – ABC News
A recap of group stage matches that finalized the line-up for the World Cup round of 32.