## Current FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket Status **As of June 14, 2026 (8:02 AM UTC)** ### Tournament Status - **Group Stage in Progress**: 8 of 72 group matches have been played - **32 knockout teams to be confirmed** after group stage completion ### Current Bracket Structure **Knockout Stage Key Dates:** - **Round of 32**: June 28 - July 1, 2026 - **Round of 16**: July 3 - 6, 2026 - **Quarterfinals**: July 9 - 10, 2026 - **Semifinals**: July 13 - 14, 2026 - **Third Place Match**: July 18, 2026 - **Final**: July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey ### All 12 Groups (48 Teams Total) **Group A**: Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, Czech Republic **Group B**: Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland **Group C**: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland **Group D**: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey **Group E**: Germany, Curaçao, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador **Group F**: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia **Group G**: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand **Group H**: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay **Group I**: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway **Group J**: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan **Group K**: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia **Group L**: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama ### Knockout Bracket Format - **32 teams advance**: Top 2 from each group (24 teams) + 8 best third-place finishers - **Round of 32**: Group winners face third-place qualifiers; group runners-up face each other - **Single elimination** from Round of 16 onward - **Tiebreaker**: 30 minutes extra time, then penalties ### Current Favorites (Based on Betting Odds & Rankings) 1. **Spain** - Defending champions with young talent 2. **Argentina** - 2022 champions, Messi's likely farewell 3. **France** - Mbappé leads 2022 finalists 4. **Brazil** - Five-time champions with Vinícius Jr. 5. **England** - Euro 2024 finalists 6. **Germany** - Co-hosts with home advantage ### Group of Death **Group I**: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway - featuring 2018 champions France, 2022 Round of 16 Senegal, and Erling Haaland's Norway. ### Where to Track Live - **Bola 2026 App** (free on iOS/Android) for live scores and interactive bracket - **ESPN** and **FIFA.com** for official updates - **Printable brackets** available at soccer2026.app/bracket The tournament is just beginning with 8 matches completed so far. Knockout stage brackets will be determined as group stage concludes on June 25, 2026.