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Time:2026-06-28T10:07:10Z

World Cup 2026 knockout stage is set after dramatic group-stage finales. Algeria and Austria played a stunning 3-3 draw with stoppage-time goals from both sides, sending both teams through. Iran was eliminated in heartbreaking fashion on a last-second Austria goal. Colombia topped their group after a 0-0 draw with Portugal, with both advancing. The round of 32 bracket is now confirmed, featuring 32 teams including the United States.

World Cup 2026 knockout bracket officially set

World Cup 2026 knockout bracket officially setThe World Cup 2026 knockout stage bracket is now complete after all group-stage matches concluded. Sky Sports and Al Jazeera have published full fixture lists for the round of 32, which includes the matchups, dates, and bracket paths. The Independent has also released a comprehensive guide to the knockout fixtures, group-stage results, and final standings.

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Predict the World Cup knockout stages! Plot who will lift the trophy... (Sky Sports)
Last 32 confirmed! Here are the World Cup knockout ties... (Sky Sports)
Who’s playing whom in the World Cup 2026 last-32 knockout phase? (Al Jazeera)
World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and group-stage standings (The Independent)

Algeria and Austria advance after dramatic 3-3 draw

Algeria and Austria advance after dramatic 3-3 drawAlgeria and Austria played one of the most thrilling matches of the tournament, trading stoppage-time goals to finish 3-3. The result sent both teams through to the knockout stage. AP News reported that Austria and Algeria both scored in injury time, while Egypt also advanced past the group stage with a 1-1 draw against Iran. Arab News highlighted the success of Arab teams at the tournament, with Algeria advancing and Jordan exiting winless in its debut.

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Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw (AP News)
Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran (AP News)
Arab teams at World Cup 2026: Algeria makes knockouts after 3-3 thriller, Jordan exits its debut tournament winless (Arab News)
Algeria and Austria in dramatic draw as both reach World Cup knockout stages (Arab News)

Knockout round previews for World Cup 2026

Knockout round previews for World Cup 2026As the World Cup transitions from group stage to knockout rounds, multiple outlets have published preview guides. CNN covered everything fans need to know including Team USA's path forward and how qualification works. Al Jazeera provided comprehensive coverage including the full knockout bracket, the opening round of 32 match between South Africa and Canada, and team-by-team analysis of how each squad made or missed the knockouts.

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Everything you need to know as the World Cup – including Team USA – sprints toward the knockout rounds (CNN)
What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today (CNN)
FIFA World Cup Day 18: Knockout bracket set as round of 32 gets under way (Al Jazeera)
South Africa and Canada open World Cup round of 32 – all to know (Al Jazeera)
World Cup Round of 32: How each team made or missed the knockouts (Al Jazeera)

Iran eliminated from World Cup on last-second Austria goal

Iran eliminated from World Cup on last-second Austria goalIran was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in heartbreaking fashion, with Austria scoring a last-second goal to seal the win. AP News reported that the late goal ended Iran's tumultuous tournament campaign. Al Jazeera covered the dramatic exit of Team Melli, while SCMP noted that Lionel Messi also made more World Cup history on the same day. The loss means Iran exits the tournament in the group stage.

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Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria’s last-second goal (AP News)
Iran bow out of World Cup: Late drama ends Team Melli’s knockout dream (Al Jazeera)
Messi makes more World Cup history, Iran out after Algeria, Austria thriller (SCMP)

Colombia top group after 0-0 draw with Portugal

Colombia top group after 0-0 draw with PortugalColombia secured top spot in their World Cup group following a frenetic 0-0 draw with Portugal. Ronaldo was kept scoreless as Colombia's defense held firm. Al Jazeera reported that both Colombia and Portugal advanced to the round of 32, with Colombia finishing first in the group. Arab News described the match as a thrilling draw that ultimately benefited both teams.

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Ronaldo blanks as Colombia top group after frenetic 0-0 draw with Portugal (Al Jazeera)
Colombia secure World Cup group win after 0-0 draw with Portugal – updates (Al Jazeera)
Portugal in the round of 32 (Al Jazeera)
Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw (Arab News)