Knockout Stage · 28 June – 3 July 2026

The brand-new 1/16 final: 16 win-or-go-home ties where one mistake ends a campaign. Get live prices, To Qualify markets and cash-out on every fixture.

Stage
1/16 Final
Dates
28 Jun – 3 Jul
Ties
16 matches
Format
Single leg + ET

The Round of 32 explained

Because 2026 runs with 48 teams, the knockouts open with a fresh round. Twelve group winners, twelve runners-up and the eight best third-placed sides — 32 in all — meet in 16 one-off ties. Level after 90 minutes means 30 minutes of extra time, then penalties.

Round of 32 odds (1X2)

Sample home / draw / away prices for the 1/16 finals. Confirm the matchups once the bracket locks, then add a fixture to your slip.

Fixture Home Draw Away
Match A — TBD vs TBD 1.95 3.40 3.80
Match B — TBD vs TBD 2.10 3.30 3.40
Match C — TBD vs TBD 1.70 3.60 4.80
Match D — TBD vs TBD 2.40 3.20 2.90

Fixtures and odds for illustration only — update with live coefficients before publishing. 18+. T&Cs apply.

Markets for the 1/16 final

To Qualify90-Minute ResultOver/Under 2.5Both Teams to ScoreWin in Extra TimePenalty Shootout?Correct ScoreFirst Goalscorer
📣 Knockout tip: The 1X2 market settles on 90 minutes, so a draw price can win even if the tie is decided on penalties. To back a team to advance, use To Qualify instead.

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Round of 32 betting — FAQ

When is the World Cup 2026 Round of 32?

The 1/16 final runs from 28 June to 3 July 2026 — the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team tournament.

How is a 1/16 final tie decided if it ends level?

After 90 minutes level, 30 minutes of extra time is played in two halves. If still tied, a penalty shootout decides who advances.

Should I use Match Winner or To Qualify?

Match Winner (1X2) settles on the 90-minute score and can land on the draw. To Qualify pays on whichever team progresses, including after extra time or penalties.

Can I bet live during Round of 32 matches?

Yes. RocketPlay offers in-play betting with real-time odds and cash-out on selected markets throughout each tie.

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