FIFA World Cup 2026: Knockout Stage Schedule In IST
New York : FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first football world cup to have 48 teams -- an expansion from 32.
Defending champions Argentina take on Algeria in their opening match on June 16.
Brazil have won the most FIFA World Cup titles, having triumphed in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002.
The FIFA World Cup 2026, being played across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, has reached the Round of 32 stage.
South Africa were the first side to exit the Round of 32 after a narrow 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Canada.
Morocco also booked their place in the last 16, edging the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with the Dutch missing three spot-kicks in a dramatic shootout.
Germany suffered a shock exit against Paraguay, going out on penalties after a controversial VAR decision denied them a goal in extra time.
Elsewhere, Brazil advanced in dramatic fashion, scoring a 95th-minute winner to beat Japan 2-1 and break Japanese hearts.
The five-time champions now set up a mouth-watering last-16 clash with Norway on Sunday.
