World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage?
Teams are securing spots in the knockout stage as the group phase continues. Slots are filling up before the final round of group matches. The tournament will include the top two teams from each group and eight third-place finishers.
What changed
Current reporting confirms slots are filling up ahead of the third round of group games.
Live updates
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World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Qualifications Underway
confidence 70%Teams are securing spots in the knockout stage as the group phase continues. Slots are filling up before the final round of group matches. The tournament will include the top two teams from each group and eight third-place finishers.
Still unconfirmed:
- Scotland and South Korea are among the third-place teams fighting for knockout spots.
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World Cup 2026: Teams Qualify for Round of 32
confidence 100%Several nations have secured spots in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. The tournament uses a format where the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams advance. Current qualifiers include several high-profile teams and co-hosts.
What's confirmed:
- The USA, Mexico, and Germany have advanced to the knockout stage.
- France, Argentina, and Norway have joined the Round of 32.
- The knockout stage consists of a Round of 32.
- Qualification for the knockouts is granted to the top two teams in each group and the eight best third-place teams.