FIFA World Cup Brackets 2018: A Complete Overview
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia captured the imagination of fans worldwide. From the opening matches to the dramatic final, the tournament’s brackets showcased the sport’s most thrilling moments. This article breaks down the 2018 brackets, highlights the key fixtures, and explains how you can watch or stream for FREE the biggest games.
How the 2018 Brackets Were Structured
The competition began with a group stage featuring 32 teams divided into eight groups (A–H). Each team played three matches, and the top two from each group advanced to the knockout phase. The knockout stage comprised the Round of 16, quarter‑finals, semi‑finals, and the final.
- Group Stage (June 14 – June 28)
- Group A: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay
- Group B: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran
- Group C: France, Australia, Peru, Denmark
- Group D: Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria
- Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia
- Group F: Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea
- Group G: Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England
- Group H: Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan
- Round of 16 (June 30 – July 3)
- Uruguay vs. Portugal
- France vs. Argentina
- Brazil vs. Mexico
- Belgium vs. Japan
- Russia vs. Croatia
- Sweden vs. Switzerland
- Denmark vs. Croatia
- England vs. Colombia
- Quarter‑Finals (July 6 – July 7)
- France vs. Uruguay
- Brazil vs. Belgium
- Russia vs. Croatia
- Sweden vs. England
- Semi‑Finals (July 10 – July 11)
- France vs. Belgium
- Croatia vs. England
- Final (July 15)
- France vs. Croatia – France crowned champion
