World Cup 2026 bracket and knockout fixtures - who's facing who in the last 32 and route to final

As we head towards the final World Cup group games, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout stages and potential routes to the final in July 19.

Who could face who in the last 32? How are the potential routes to the final shaping up? Is there a more difficult side of the draw?

There are still plenty of twists and turns to come but here's an early look at how the last 32 and how the rest of the tournament is shaping up, as things stand...

Thomas Tuchel's side are on course to top their group after an opening win over Croatia.