Stay updated with the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the race for the knockout stage intensifies. The expanded tournament format has already produced several confirmed qualifiers and eliminated teams before the final round of group-stage fixtures.
As of June 25, 2026, 13 nations have officially secured their places in the Round of 32, while seven teams have been mathematically eliminated from the tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, features 48 teams divided into 12 groups, with the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the new Round of 32.
Here’s a complete update on the teams that have already booked their spots in the knockout rounds and those that have been knocked out of the competition.
2026 FIFA World Cup Teams That Have Qualified for the Round of 32
The top two teams from each group and 8 best teams from third place —a total of sixteen teams— will go to the knockout round to compete in a tournament with single elimination. The two winning teams from the Round of 32 will play the Round of 16 and the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held on 19 July.
Qualified for the Round of 16
- Mexico (Group A): Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the Round of 32 after winning all three of their group matches and finishing top of Group A.
- South Africa (Group A): South Africa secured second place in Group A and advanced alongside Mexico.
- Switzerland (Group B): Switzerland topped Group B after recording two wins and one draw.
- Canada (Group B): The co-hosts booked their place in the knockout stage by finishing as Group B runners-up.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B): Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified after a strong finish in Group B.
- Brazil (Group C): Brazil sealed first place in Group C after victories over Scotland and Haiti.
- Morocco (Group C): Morocco progressed to the Round of 32 after an unbeaten group-stage campaign.
- United States (Group D): The USA secured qualification by winning their opening two matches against Paraguay and Australia.
- Germany (Group E): Germany advanced after victories over Curaçao and Ivory Coast.
- France (Group I): France booked their place in the knockout stage with wins over Senegal and Iraq.
- Norway (Group I): Norway joined France in qualifying after beating both Iraq and Senegal.
- Argentina (Group J): The defending champions secured progression with wins over Algeria and Austria.
- Colombia (Group K): Colombia reached the Round of 32 by defeating Uzbekistan and DR Congo.
Teams Eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Haiti (Group C): Haiti were eliminated after defeats left them unable to reach a qualifying position.
- Türkiye (Group D): Consecutive losses to Australia and Paraguay ended Türkiye’s hopes of progressing.
- Tunisia (Group F): Heavy defeats to Sweden and Japan resulted in an early exit from the tournament.
- Jordan (Group J): Jordan’s debut FIFA World Cup campaign ended after back-to-back defeats against Austria and Algeria.
- Panama (Group L): Panama were knocked out following consecutive 1-0 defeats to Ghana and Croatia.
- Czechia (Group A): Czechia finished bottom of Group A with only one point from three matches.
- Qatar (Group B): Qatar’s defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina and heavy loss to Canada sealed their elimination.
Current Qualification Picture
Several groups remain wide open heading into the final round of fixtures. With the eight best third-placed teams also qualifying for the Round of 32, many nations still have a realistic chance of progressing despite not finishing in the top two.
The remaining group-stage matches, scheduled through June 27, will determine the final Round of 32 lineup.
Key Takeaways
- 13 teams have already qualified for the Round of 32 as of June 25, 2026.
- Seven teams have been eliminated from the tournament.
- The expanded 48-team format keeps more nations in contention because the best third-placed teams can still advance.
- The complete Round of 32 lineup will be confirmed after the final group-stage matches conclude on June 27.
