Football FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout schedule: Matches in Indian Time July 6, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com The knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin on June 29, after an exciting group stage that featured 48 nations for the first time FIFA 2026 World Cup is being keenly watched by fans in India even if the matches are happening an ocean away. Related posts: East Bengal beaten by defending champions Wuhan Jiangda in AFC Women’s Champions League FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain vs Cabo Verde LIVE updates: Second half begins; Lamine Yamal subbed in for Gavi Lionel Messi salutes ‘beautiful moment’ after tying World Cup goals record FIFA World Cup 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti LIVE: Cunha’s brace and Vini’s goal earn Brazil’s 3-0 win