See Brazil's game times leading up to a possible World Cup final

The Brazilian team's classification for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup is already making many fans look at the calendar to find out when Brazil will return to the field. In addition to the expectation for decisive clashes, doubts are also growing about the functioning of companies and public bodies on match days, especially when games take place during business hours. So far, Brazil already has a guaranteed presence in the second phase of the competition. If you continue to advance, the path to the decision already has dates and times defined by the tournament organization. Brazil's playoff calendar If the Seleção confirms its campaign and continues to advance in the World Cup, the commitments will be made on the following dates: Second phase (Round of 32): June 29th (Monday), at 2pm; Round of 16: July 5th (Sunday), at 5pm; Quarterfinals: July 11th (Saturday), at 6pm; Semifinal: July 15th (Wednesday), at 4pm; Final: July 19th (Sunday), at 4pm. The first knockout match will be played on a Monday afternoon, a time that can directly impact the working hours of public offices and private companies. Will there be an optional point? Despite the tradition created in previous World Cups, the Brazilian team's games do not automatically transform the day into a holiday or optional event. In the private sector, labor legislation does not oblige companies to release employees during matches. The decision is up to each employer, who can maintain normal working hours, make working hours more flexible, partially release employees or allow compensation of hours later. In the public sector, the situation depends on state and municipal decrees. Governments and city halls can establish specific rules for the days on which Brazil enters the field. States and municipalities can adopt their own measures In some parts of the country, public administrations have already announced changes in working hours to accompany the National Team's campaign. An example is the state and municipality of Rio de Janeiro, which decreed an optional period for public servants next Monday, when Brazil plays its first knockout match. Other states and municipalities may publish similar measures as the Selection advances in the competition. Brazil's next challenge Brazil secured the leadership of its group and awaits the definition of the second place in Group F to find out its opponent in the second phase. Among the teams still competing for this spot are the Netherlands, Japan and Sweden. The definition takes place at the end of the round this Thursday. With the possibility of playing up to five knockout matches, the Seleção's calendar promises to move not only fans, but also companies, public bodies and the planning of millions of Brazilians over the next few weeks.