World Cup Knockout Bracket and Fixtures UK Time: Ultimate Guide -

Finding the definitive world cup knockout bracket and fixtures uk time is essential for football fans looking to track the single-elimination path to the final. With the newly expanded 48-team format, the knockout stage has become more thrilling than ever, featuring an additional Round of 32 phase. To ensure you never miss a kick, this comprehensive guide lays out the complete schedule, pathways, and kickoff times adjusted specifically for UK viewers (BST/GMT).

The 2026 World Cup Knockout Bracket Path

The single-elimination tournament charts a clear course through five rounds of drama across North America. Winners of each match progress linearly toward the historic final. Below is the official structural progression mapping out how teams advance through each phase of the bracket:

[Round of 32] ───> [Round of 16] ───> [Quarterfinals] ───> [Semifinals] ───> [Final]
 (32 Teams)         (16 Teams)          (8 Teams)          (4 Teams)       (Top 2)

Round of 32 Fixtures & Results (UK Time)

The tournament’s knockout phase opens with an action-packed Round of 32. Here is the scheduled lineup, including recently completed matches and upcoming fixtures translated into UK time:

Match ID	Date	Fixture	UK Kickoff Time	Venue / Status
Match 73	Sun, 28 June	South Africa 0–1 Canada	20:00	Los Angeles (FT)
Match 76	Mon, 29 June	Brazil 2–1 Japan	18:00	Houston (FT)
Match 74	Mon, 29 June	Germany 1–1 (3–4 pens) Paraguay	21:30	Boston (FT)
Match 75	Mon, 29 June	Netherlands 1–1 (2–3 pens) Morocco	02:00 (Mon night)	Monterrey (FT)
Match 78	Tue, 30 June	Ivory Coast 1–2 Norway	18:00	Dallas (FT)
Match 77	Tue, 30 June	France 3–0 Sweden	22:00	New York / NJ (FT)
Match 79	Tue, 30 June	Mexico 2–0 Ecuador	02:00 (Tue night)	Mexico City (FT)
Match 80	Wed, 1 July	England vs DR Congo	17:00	Atlanta (Upcoming)
Match 82	Wed, 1 July	Belgium vs Senegal	21:00	Seattle (Upcoming)
Match 81	Wed, 1 July	USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina	01:00 (Wed night)	San Francisco (Upcoming)
Match 84	Thu, 2 July	Spain vs Austria	20:00	Los Angeles (Upcoming)
Match 83	Thu, 2 July	Portugal vs Croatia	00:00 (Thu night)	Toronto (Upcoming)
Match 85	Thu, 2 July	Switzerland vs Algeria	04:00 (Thu night)	Vancouver (Upcoming)
Match 88	Fri, 3 July	Australia vs Egypt	19:00	Dallas (Upcoming)
Match 86	Fri, 3 July	Argentina vs Cabo Verde	23:00	Miami (Upcoming)
Match 87	Fri, 3 July	Colombia vs Ghana	02:30 (Fri night)	Kansas City (Upcoming)

Round of 16 Schedule (UK Time)

The surviving 16 nations move immediately into the Round of 16. These high-stakes matches determine who enters the elite quarter-final tier.

Match 89: Winner 74 vs Winner 77 — Saturday, 4 July (Philadelphia)
Match 90: Canada vs Morocco — Saturday, 4 July (Houston)
Match 91: Brazil vs Norway — Sunday, 5 July (New York / New Jersey)
Match 92: Mexico vs Winner 80 — Sunday, 5 July (Mexico City)
Match 94: Winner 81 vs Winner 82 — Monday, 6 July (Seattle)
Match 93: Winner 83 vs Winner 84 — Monday, 6 July (Dallas)
Match 96: Winner 85 vs Winner 87 — Tuesday, 7 July (Vancouver)
Match 95: Winner 86 vs Winner 88 — Tuesday, 7 July (Atlanta)

Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Final Path

As the bracket narrows down to the final stages of the competition, the matches move into primary prime-time slots for maximum viewership.

Quarterfinals

Match 97: Winner 89 vs Winner 90 — Thursday, 9 July (Boston)
Match 98: Winner 93 vs Winner 94 — Friday, 10 July (Los Angeles)
Match 99: Winner 91 vs Winner 92 — Saturday, 11 July (Miami)
Match 100: Winner 95 vs Winner 96 — Saturday, 11 July (Kansas City)

Semifinals

Match 101: Winner 97 vs Winner 98 — Tuesday, 14 July (Dallas)
Match 102: Winner 99 vs Winner 100 — Wednesday, 15 July (Atlanta)

Third-Place Playoff

Match 103: Runner-up 101 vs Runner-up 102 — Saturday, 18 July (Miami)

The World Cup Final

Match 104: Winner 101 vs Winner 102 — Sunday, 19 July (MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey)

Key Takeaway for UK Viewers

Due to the tournament being hosted across three North American time zones (Pacific, Central, and Eastern), evening matches in the US and Mexico translate to late-night or early-morning viewing in the UK. Always check whether a midnight kickoff rolls over into the early hours of the following calendar day.