After the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament moves into the knockout phase with the Round of 32. Multiple outlets outline how teams qualify for the last-32 and summarize the competition’s knockout-stage structure and rules. Coverage also lists which teams advance to the knockout bracket and provides the match schedule for the opening Round of 32 matches, which begins on Sunday. Yahoo Sports and Al Jazeera both publish guides that explain the qualification criteria and identify the teams that progress to the knockout rounds, while additional Yahoo content tracks further advancement, including which teams reach the Round of 16 and how the field develops toward later stages. New York Post focuses specifically on the Round of 32 bracket context and highlights early matches to watch, including the opening result in the last-32 as described in its report. Across the articles, the common thread is the transition from group play to single-elimination fixtures, along with consolidated information for fans on who is in, who is out, and when key matches take place as the bracket progresses toward the quarterfinals.