As the group stage winds down, the World Cup 2026 knockout picture begins to take shape. The last‑32 bracket, frozen on June 22, shows the first elimination round and hints at tougher sections of the draw. Fans can follow the full day‑by‑day schedule on Sky Sports, which also lists venues and kick‑off times for all 104 matches. The draw also determines travel logistics, with some teams facing long flights across North America.

England sit atop Group E after a 2‑1 win over Croatia and eye a last‑32 clash with Portugal, who sit third in Group K following a draw with DR Congo. A victory would set up a round‑of‑16 meeting with co‑hosts Mexico in Mexico City, before potential quarter‑finals against France or Brazil, and a possible semi against Argentina. A win would also boost morale ahead of the July 19 final, where England hope to break a 60‑year drought.

Scotland remain alive after a 1‑1 draw with Morocco, needing a win over five‑time champions Brazil in Miami to guarantee progression. Opta’s model rates their odds just above 70 percent, and a third‑place finish could still see them through as one of the best runners‑up. Should they advance, a round‑of‑32 tie with Germany looms, followed by possible ties with Norway, Sweden or the Netherlands. The schedule places their potential semi‑final in Los Angeles, meaning a cross‑country trek if they reach the last four.