The World Cup field has slimmed down markedly in recent days, with 16 sides exiting stage left upon the conclusion of the group stage. For the 32 teams that remain, it's hard not to dream of hoisting ...

The 2026 World Cup group stage has come to a close, and all the tickets have been punched to the round of 32. So, the bracket puzzle is complete. Everyone knows who is going home and who gets to live ...

Here is a quick preview of the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Games runs from Sunday through Friday in what has become an elimination tournament.

Just a few days remain in group play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And the Round of 32 is getting filled in. As of Friday morning 14 teams have booked a spot in the knockout round, and four of the 16 ...

On Sunday, the Round of 32 will finally begin at this year's World Cup. While many teams that were expected to make the knockout stages are present, there are some surprises in this summer's field.

Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. Welcome to the first full week of World Cup knockout ...

The World Cup's inaugural round of 32 begins Sunday, June 28 with the first of 16 games that run through July 3 and the winners advancing to the last 16. With 48 teams, this is the biggest World Cup ...

When is knockout round of 32 in 2026 World Cup? How to watch on TV, how to stream matches on television, streaming for the FIFA soccer tournament.

The closing matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage delivered dramatic moments and unexpected twists, as the knockout bracket took shape. This year’s tournament features an expanded format, ...

The FIFA World Cup knockout round schedule is set for the Round of 32. The United States will play Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1 in Santa Clara, California in its Round of 32 match. The winner will ...

The round of 32 of the 206 World Cup begins on Sunday, June 28, and runs through Friday, July 3. How can you watch the World Cup knockout round of 32 matches? Here's a quick look at the TV channels ...