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World Cup 2026 Knockout Round Kickoff Times (Round of 32 to Final)
By Daniel Reyes · Engineering contributor6 min read
Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place playoff and final. Kickoff dates, host cities and times — including the New Jersey final on 19 July 2026.
Quick answer: The knockout phase runs 28 June – 19 July 2026. The final is at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on 19 July 2026, 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC).
Phase overview
- Round of 32 — 28 June – 3 July 2026
- Round of 16 — 4 – 7 July 2026
- Quarter-finals — 9 – 11 July 2026
- Semi-finals — 14 – 15 July 2026
- Third-place playoff — 18 July 2026, Miami
- Final — 19 July 2026, 15:00 EDT, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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Frequently asked
- When is the World Cup 2026 final?
- Sunday 19 July 2026, kickoff 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC) at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Where is the third-place playoff?
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, on Saturday 18 July 2026.
- How many knockout rounds are there at World Cup 2026?
- Five — Round of 32 (new), Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, plus a third-place playoff.