Brazil Prepares for Knockout Stage Opponents and Match Schedule at 2026 World Cup

As the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final round, Brazil is already projecting possible opponents and match dates for the knockout phase, depending on where it finishes in Group C. The Seleção currently leads the group with four points, tied with Morocco but ahead on goal difference, and will face Scotland on Wednesday, June 24, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. A win or draw would secure top spot, while a loss could leave them in second or even third place.

Depending on their final position, Brazil could face the Netherlands, Japan, or Sweden in the round of 32. If they finish first in Group C, they will play the runner-up from Group F on Monday, June 29, at 2 p.m. local time. Group F, which concludes on June 25, currently sees the Netherlands leading with four goals scored, followed by Japan with four points and Sweden with three points. A Brazilian second-place finish would mean a matchup against the Group F winner on the same day but at 10 p.m. The final is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at 6 p.m.

Should Brazil finish third in Group C, they could still advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams under the tournament's expanded 48-team format. That would require a loss to Scotland combined with Morocco earning at least a point against Haiti. The team is coached by Carlo Ancelotti and has already secured three points from a 3-0 victory over Haiti.

The full knockout schedule varies by seeding: if Brazil wins the group, the round of 32 is on June 29, round of 16 on July 5, quarterfinals on July 11, semifinals on July 15, and the final on July 18. If they advance as runners-up, the round of 32 is also on June 29 but at 10 p.m., the round of 16 on July 4, quarterfinals on July 9, semifinals on July 14, and the final on July 18. The match will be broadcast live on TV Globo, Ge TV, Sportv, Globoplay, CazéTV, SBT, and Nsports.