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World Cup 2026 knockout bracket
The full knockout tree from Round of 32 to the July 19 final. Free printable PDF for office pools, home predictions, and pub quizzes. Or build your bracket online with the interactive predictor.
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Pick winners through every knockout round. The predictor builds the bracket for you and lets you download a personalized PDF of your predictions to print or share.
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Blank bracket PDF
A4 landscape printable bracket. Empty knockout tree for hand-filling. Print as many copies as you need for an office pool, family bracket, or fan group prediction.
How the knockouts work in 2026
The 2026 tournament expands to 48 teams, with a new Round of 32 stage between the group phase and the Round of 16. The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up advance directly; the eight best third-placed teams complete the 32-team knockout field.
From Round of 32 onward, the format is straight elimination. 32 to 16 to 8 to 4 to 2 to 1, ending at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The bracket is fixed before knockouts begin and is driven entirely by final group-stage positions.
Office-pool tradition typically awards points based on correct picks per round, with later rounds worth more. Our printable sheet works for any scoring system; you fill it in by hand and tally afterward. For groups that want automated scoring, the interactive predictor lets you share your bracket via URL and compare picks with friends.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an editable World Cup 2026 bracket?
Yes -- use the interactive predictor at /predictor. You pick winners through every knockout round and the tool builds the bracket for you. You can then download a personalized PDF of your predictions.
Can I print a blank bracket for an office pool?
Yes. The blank bracket PDF shows the empty knockout tree from Round of 32 through the final. Print as many copies as you need, hand out to colleagues, fill in by hand.
What format is the bracket?
A4 landscape PDF, optimized for standard office printers. The Round of 32 starts on the left side, brackets converge toward the final on the right.
When will the Round of 32 matchups be confirmed?
Group stage finishes Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The Round of 32 matchups are confirmed by Thursday, June 25 once final group standings settle. The Round of 32 begins Saturday, June 27.