World Cup 2026 Round of 32 - Confirmed Matchups & Ticket Prices
World Cup 2026 Round of 32 - the knockout stage begins
The group stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 wraps up on June 27-28, and the Round of 32 kicks off immediately after - the first single-elimination round of the tournament, running from June 28 to July 3, 2026 across stadiums in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Of the 48 teams, only 32 advance: the 12 group winners, the 12 runners-up, and the 8 best third-placed teams. Several matchups are already confirmed - others are still waiting on the final round of group games and the third-place rankings.
Confirmed Round of 32 matchups
| Match | Date | Venue | Live prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa vs Canada | June 28, 2026 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | View prices |
| Germany vs Paraguay | June 29, 2026 | Gillette Stadium, Boston | View prices |
| Netherlands vs Morocco | June 29, 2026 | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey | View prices |
| Brazil vs Japan | June 29, 2026 | NRG Stadium, Houston | View prices |
| France vs Sweden | June 30, 2026 | MetLife Stadium, New York | View prices |
| Ivory Coast vs Norway | June 30, 2026 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | View prices |
| United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | July 1, 2026 | Levi's Stadium, San Francisco | View prices |
| Argentina vs Cape Verde | July 3, 2026 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | View prices |
| Australia vs Egypt | July 3, 2026 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | View prices |
Matchups still pending
Seven Round of 32 ties have at least one side still undetermined - they depend on final group results and the ranking of the eight best third-placed teams. These include the slots facing Mexico, Belgium, Spain and Switzerland as group winners, plus four more pairings still to be confirmed. Once the group stage concludes, check the TicketWave World Cup section - we update event pages with the real teams as soon as official results land.
How much do Round of 32 tickets cost?
Knockout tickets are priced well above group stage games - there's no group-stage "throwaway" mentality once it's win-or-go-home. Expect:
- Host nation games (USA, Canada): among the most expensive, driven by local demand and large travelling support
- Argentina and Brazil matches: command a premium anywhere they play, due to huge global fanbases
- Matches in smaller markets (Monterrey, Boston): typically the better-value Round of 32 tickets
Compare live prices from Viagogo, Ticombo and other platforms on each event page above - TicketWave tracks price history so you can see whether a price is trending up or down before you buy.
When to buy Round of 32 tickets
Prices for confirmed matchups typically rise fast in the first 24-48 hours after teams are known, then stabilise. If your team's opponent is just announced, that's usually the best window to compare prices before the next demand spike - especially if either side has a large diaspora community near the host city.
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