World Cup 2026 Bracket Maker
The biggest World Cup in history comes to North America. Create your knockout stage bracket and compete with friends to predict who lifts the trophy.
The Biggest World Cup Ever
48 teams compete across three countries for football's ultimate prize
Three Host Nations
USA, Canada, and Mexico co-host the first 48-team World Cup. 16 cities, 3 countries, 1 champion.
June - July 2026
The tournament kicks off June 11, 2026 with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
48 Teams
Expanded from 32 teams, the new format features 12 groups of 4, with 32 teams advancing to knockouts.
16 Host Cities
Including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Toronto, and Mexico City.
Knockout Stage Bracket
32 teams advance from group stage to single elimination
Why Use Our World Cup Bracket?
Live Score Updates
Scores update in real-time during matches. Follow every goal and upset as it happens.
Auto Advancement
Winners advance automatically after each match. Watch your bracket update live.
All 48 Teams
Pre-loaded with all qualified nations and their group stage results once knockouts begin.
Office Pools
Perfect for workplace bracket pools. Invite everyone and track predictions on the leaderboard.
Time Zone Friendly
Most matches at convenient times for North American viewers. Prime time football!
Lock Predictions
Set brackets to lock before the first knockout match. No changes after kickoff.
Ready for the World Cup?
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Create World Cup BracketWorld Cup Bracket FAQ
When will the knockout bracket be available?
The knockout stage bracket will be set after the group stage concludes in late June 2026. Our template will be updated with all 32 qualifying teams within hours.
What about the group stage?
Our bracket focuses on the knockout stage (Round of 32 onwards). The group stage determines which 32 teams advance to the bracket.
How does the new 48-team format work?
48 teams are divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where is the final?
The 2026 World Cup Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York area) on July 19, 2026.