Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
Summary
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage will start with a round of 32 teams from June 28 to July 3, following the expanded tournament format that includes 48 teams. Top two teams in each of 12 groups, plus the eight best third-place teams, will move on to this round. New rules use head-to-head results first as a tiebreaker when teams have the same points.Key Facts
- The World Cup 2026 has 48 teams, expanding from previous 32 teams.
- The knockout stage starts with the round of 32, running June 28 to July 3.
- Teams qualify for knockouts by placing top two in their group or being among the best eight third-placed teams.
- The tiebreaker rule now prioritizes the head-to-head results over goal difference for teams tied on points.
- The tournament schedule includes group stage (June 11-27), round of 32 (June 28 - July 3), round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, a bronze medal match, and final on July 19.
- Mexico and the USA have already qualified for the knockout stage by winning their groups.
- Haiti and Turkiye have been eliminated and cannot advance to the knockouts.
- If teams remain tied after all criteria, FIFA rankings are used to rank them.
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