Knockout paths
World Cup 2026 knockout route by group.
See the first Round of 32 city for each group winner, using the official bracket slots.
Group C winner route
Houston
NRG Stadium
Match 74 · Mon, Jun 29 · 1:00 PM
Slot: Winner C vs Runner-up F
Group E winner route
Boston
Gillette Stadium
Match 75 · Mon, Jun 29 · 4:30 PM
Slot: Winner E vs Best 3rd
Group F winner route
Monterrey
Estadio BBVA
Match 76 · Mon, Jun 29 · 9:00 PM
Slot: Winner F vs Runner-up C
Group I winner route
New York/New Jersey
MetLife Stadium
Match 78 · Tue, Jun 30 · 5:00 PM
Slot: Winner I vs Best 3rd
Group A winner route
Mexico City
Estadio Azteca
Match 79 · Tue, Jun 30 · 9:00 PM
Slot: Winner A vs Best 3rd
Group L winner route
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Match 80 · Wed, Jul 1 · 12:00 PM
Slot: Winner L vs Best 3rd
Group G winner route
Seattle
Lumen Field
Match 81 · Wed, Jul 1 · 4:00 PM
Slot: Winner G vs Best 3rd
Group D winner route
San Francisco Bay Area
Levi's Stadium
Match 82 · Wed, Jul 1 · 8:00 PM
Slot: Winner D vs Best 3rd
Group H winner route
Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium
Match 83 · Thu, Jul 2 · 3:00 PM
Slot: Winner H vs Runner-up J
Group B winner route
Vancouver
BC Place
Match 85 · Thu, Jul 2 · 11:00 PM
Slot: Winner B vs Best 3rd
Group J winner route
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium
Match 87 · Fri, Jul 3 · 6:00 PM
Slot: Winner J vs Runner-up H
Group K winner route
Kansas City
Arrowhead Stadium
Match 88 · Fri, Jul 3 · 9:30 PM
Slot: Winner K vs Best 3rd
FAQ
World Cup 2026 route FAQ
Where does a World Cup 2026 group winner play next?
Each group winner has a Round of 32 bracket slot tied to a host city and stadium. This page lists the first knockout stop for group winners.
Does the knockout route depend on group position?
Yes. Winning the group, finishing second, or advancing as a third-place team can send a team to different Round of 32 cities.
Can I use this page for travel planning?
Use it as an early planning map. The group-stage schedule is confirmed, while knockout opponents depend on tournament results.
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