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32 teams · Round of 32 · Quarter-Finals · Semi-Finals · Final July 19
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Group stage winners and runners-up (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-placed finishers advance to the Round of 32. Each tie is a single leg — draws go to extra time and penalties. The final takes place on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New York.
Group stage winners, runners-up and 8 best third-placed teams
Round of 32 winners. Bracket path fixed by the draw
Four elimination matches for a place in the final
The two semi-final losers compete for bronze
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New York New Jersey
The top 2 teams from each of the 12 groups (24 teams total) automatically qualify. The 8 best third-placed finishers across all groups also advance. The Round of 32 draw determines the specific match-ups.
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