Every Celtic player’s schedule for the knockout rounds of the World Cup, including a Brazil showdown

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Only four Celtic players remain.

Alistair Johnston, Daizen Maeda, Benjamin Nygren and Auston Trusty are still flying the Celtic flag at this summer’s World Cup.

The group games have concluded, and now it’s time for the real business to start, as the knockout stages begin on Sunday, starting with Johnston being in action for Canada.

67 Hail Hail has put forward the full list of Celtic players still involved at the 2026 World Cup, their schedules, including some mouthwatering showdowns.

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South Africa v Canada, Alistair Johnston

Johnston’s Canada picked up four points during the group stages, including losing to Switzerland, which proved costly because it means Jesse Marsch’s side will play on the road for the knockouts.

Canada will be the first ones out of the blocks when they lock horns with South Africa on Sunday.

• Last 32: South Africa v Canada
• Date: 28/06/26
• Time: 20:00 (BST)
• Venue: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA
• TV: ITV

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Brazil v Japan, Daizen Maeda

Daizen Maeda scored for Japan against Sweden to head into the knockout stages on a high. It has probably boosted his chances of starting.

But it’s a mouthwatering contest for neutrals because Japan face Brazil, and this is Celtic star’s chance to show the world what he is capable of.

• Last 32: Brazil v Japan
• Date: 29/06/26
• Time: 18:00 (BST)
• Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, USA
• TV: ITV

France v Sweden, Benjamin Nygren

Perhaps the Celtic player facing the toughest test is Benjamin Nygren. After starting Sweden’s first two group matches – a 5-1 win and a 5-1 defeat, he was benched for the final group match against Japan.

Given that Newcastle United winger Anthony Elanga came in for his place and impressed, expect Nygren to start from the bench against the attacking might of the French.

• Last 32: France v Sweden
• Date: 30/06/26
• Time: 22:00 (BST)
• Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

United States of America v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Auston Trusty

Another player who ended the group stages with a goal was Auston Trusty.

Though not a guaranteed starter under Mauricio Pochettino, Trusty still did his chances more good than harm, despite the USMNT’s recent defeat to Turkey.

• Last 32: USMNT v Bosnia-Herzegovina
• Date: 02/07/26
• Time: 01:00 (BST)
• Venue: Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco, USA