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Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
The last eight. Four matches in which the remaining teams fight for a place in the semi-finals. Historically the round where many big names fall — Brazil 7-1 vs Germany (2014), France-Argentina 3-3 (2018).
4 matches over 3 days. Winners advance to the semi-finals on 14-15 July.
Opponents are filled in once the group stage finishes. Dates and stadiums are officially confirmed by FIFA.
The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams for the first time, and therefore a Round of 32 for the first time. Here is the full route to the world title:
Set your prediction and see which teams reach the quarter-finals — and who becomes world champion.
Start predicting →The Quarter-finals are played from Thursday 9th July 2026 to Saturday 11th July 2026. There are 4 matches in total.
All matches in the USA.
4 matches over 3 days. Winners advance to the semi-finals on 14-15 July.
The 2026 World Cup is the first ever with a Round of 32 (because of 48 teams). After that comes the Round of 16, then quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place match and final.
If level after 90 minutes, extra time of 2x15 minutes follows. If still tied, penalties decide.
Last updated: 2026-06-07