FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Begins

More than two weeks have passed since the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After magical and dramatic results in the group stage matches, the tournament has now entered the knockout stage.

The Round of 32 begins tonight from Los Angeles with the match between Canada and South Africa. So far, many records have been set in the matches. Football heroes have proven their level. Lionel Messi is at the top with 6 goals, followed by Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Vinícius Júnior, and Erling Haaland with 4 goals each. Interestingly, in this tournament with 48 teams, only Mexico, France, and Argentina have won all three group stage matches with a 100% result.