FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket, schedule, predictions, Iran’s exit

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Sunday with South Africa taking on Canada in the first round of 32 tie. With the group stage complete, the full knockout bracket is now set. Nine African nations have reached the round of 32, Iran were eliminated after Algeria’s late qualification and the draw has left the door open to a Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo final.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Who’s playing whom in the World Cup 2026 last-32 knockout