World Cup 2026 · Knockouts
Quarter-finals, explained.
Betting-focused previews of the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals — form analysis, market context and insights to help you understand how to wager on each knockout tie. For adults 18+ only.
Bracket
Route to the final
Quarter-final winners advance to the semi-finals, and on to MetLife Stadium for the final on 19 July.
Semi-finals
QF1 winner vs QF2 winner
QF3 winner vs QF4 winner
QF3 winner vs QF4 winner
Final
Semi-final winners meet for the trophy
Third place
Beaten semi-finalists play off
18+
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