Seven Teams Qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 as Knockout Stage Takes Shape
Seven teams, including co-hosts Mexico and the USA, along with Germany, Argentina, France, Norway, and Colombia, have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The tournament features 48 teams divided into 12 groups, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing. Several teams like Brazil and Spain remain in contention, while Haiti, Turkiye, Tunisia, Jordan, and Panama have been eliminated. The knockout stage will begin on June 28, with new tie-breaker rules emphasizing head-to-head records.