FIFA World Cup Bracket 2026 (Excel & Google Sheets)

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket (Google Sheets & Excel)

Track the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a clean, easy-to-use bracket you can fill out as the tournament unfolds. This bracket is free to download and available in both Google Sheets and Excel, so you can use it online, share it with a group, or print it out for game day.

UPDATE

We built this 2026 World Cup template around the Round of 32 knockout bracket, where the bracket action really begins. We’ve also added a group stage tracker so you can follow each group and manually update the standings as the tournament unfolds. Once the 32 knockout teams are set, simply use the dropdowns to add them to the main bracket and track the road to the champion.

What’s included

A full Round of 32 bracket through the Final. Spots for World Cup Champion, Runner-up, and Third Place. A dedicated Third-Place Match area (so 3rd place is tracked properly). Simple placeholders you can leave blank until teams are finalized, then fill in quickly

Choose your format

Google Sheets: great for sharing and group pools

Excel: great for offline use and printing

How to use it

Download the Google Sheets or Excel version below (it’s free). Once teams are set, enter/select teams in the Round of 32.

Pick winners each round until you’ve got your Champion, Runner-up, and Third Place.

Great for

Office pools, family brackets, classrooms, team groups, or anyone who wants a simple way to follow the tournament.

Download the FIFA World Cup 2026 bracket (Google Sheets & Excel) below.

Key Features

Automated team advancement logic for all playoff rounds.

Dual compatibility for Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.

Clean, print-ready layout for office pools and home tracking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the FIFA World Cup bracket structured?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout bracket begins with the Round of 32 and advances through the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final. Each match is single-elimination, with the winner advancing to the next round until a World Cup Champion is crowned.

Can I use this for an office World Cup pool?

Yes. This bracket works well for office pools, friend groups, classrooms, or family competitions. Participants can fill out predictions in Google Sheets or Excel and track results as the tournament progresses.

Does the bracket advance teams automatically?

The bracket is designed for manual entry. Users enter advancing teams themselves as results are known, making it flexible for predictions, pools, or printable use without relying on live data feeds.

When will the bracket include actual team matchups?

Official team matchups will be known once the group stage concludes and the Round of 32 is finalized. Until then, the bracket is provided with empty slots so it can be used for early predictions and planning.

How many teams qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage?

Thirty-two teams qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These teams advance from the group stage and compete in the single-elimination bracket.

Can I print the World Cup bracket?

Yes. The bracket can be printed from both Google Sheets and Excel, making it easy to post on a wall, share at work, or use for in-person World Cup pools.

When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begin?

The knockout stage begins immediately after the group stage ends in summer 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed once FIFA releases the full tournament schedule.