The Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, commonly known as the World Cup Round of 32, is the first knockout stage of the expanded 48-team tournament organized by FIFA. Played between June 29 and July 4, 2026, it features 32 teams (the top two from each group) competing in single-elimination matches across multiple host stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico — including venues such as Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), Los Angeles Stadium, BC Place (Vancouver) and Toronto Stadium. This stage determines the 16 teams that advance to the next knockout phase and is a key part of the 2026 World Cup, the first edition hosted across three countries with an expanded format.