The 2026 World Cup bracket is nearly complete. With only the third-place match and final remaining, 102 of 104 matches have been played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Here is the complete world cup 2026 bracket results for the knockout stage, from the Round of 32 through the semifinals, with scorers and the path each semifinalist took to reach the final weekend.
Semifinal Results
| Match | Score | Key Moments |
|---|---|---|
| Spain vs France (Dallas, Jul 14) | Spain 2-0 France | Oyarzabal 22′ (pen), Porro 58′; Mbappe held shotless |
| England vs Argentina (Atlanta, Jul 15) | England 1-2 Argentina | Gordon 55′; Fernandez 85′, Martinez 90+2′ (Messi 2 assists) |
Spain’s Path to the Final
Spain were the tournament’s most consistent team from start to finish. After a goalless draw with Cape Verde in their opener, they won six consecutive matches without ever looking seriously threatened. The 2-0 semifinal victory over France, with Mbappe held shotless, was the defining defensive performance of the tournament. Full recap in our Spain 2-0 France analysis.
Argentina’s Path to the Final
Argentina’s run has been the tournament’s best story, a series of comebacks and late goals that have become the defining narrative of the 2026 World Cup. They trailed in three of their four knockout matches, including the semifinal against England, and won each time. Messi’s eight goals and three assists have driven the run, and his two assists in the final five minutes against England, including the cross for Martinez’s stoppage-time winner, were the latest chapter in the most dramatic tournament career in World Cup history. Full recap in our Argentina 2-1 England analysis.
Remaining Matches
| Match | Date | Venue | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| France vs England (3rd place) | Saturday, July 18 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | 5:00 PM ET |
| Spain vs Argentina (Final) | Sunday, July 19 | MetLife Stadium, NJ | 3:00 PM ET |
The Numbers That Define the Tournament
Across 102 matches, the 2026 World Cup has set attendance records, produced historic individual performances, and delivered dramatic finishes at a rate that exceeded even the most optimistic projections. Messi and Mbappe have both surpassed Klose’s career goal record. The expanded 48-team format produced more knockout matches, more upsets, and more storylines than any previous edition. This page will be updated with the final two results after this weekend.
For our full preview of the final, see Spain vs Argentina. For the third-place match, see France vs England. The complete bracket, group standings, and match details are maintained at FIFA.com.
