Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
Summary
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has expanded to 48 teams and now begins the knockout stage with a round of 32. The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-place teams, advance to this stage. The tournament includes new tie-breaker rules focusing on head-to-head results.Key Facts
- The World Cup 2026 group stage runs from June 11 to June 27.
- The round of 32 knockout matches will take place from June 28 to July 3.
- The knockout stages continue with the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, a third-place playoff, and the final on July 19.
- This is the first World Cup with 48 teams, expanding from 32 teams.
- Top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams move to the round of 32.
- New tie-breaker rules prioritize head-to-head records over goal difference for teams tied on points.
- Haiti, Turkiye, and Tunisia were eliminated because they failed to qualify among the best third-place teams.
- Mexico, USA, and Germany are among the first teams to qualify for the round of 32.
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