The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete. And the drama is just getting started
Summary
The 2026 World Cup has reached its halfway point, with 54 out of 104 matches played. Thirteen teams, including host nations the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, have secured places in the knockout round, while seven teams have been eliminated from the tournament.Key Facts
- The World Cup started with 104 matches; 54 matches are done, 50 remain.
- The U.S., Mexico, and Canada, all hosts, have advanced to the Round of 32.
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi leads with five goals so far in the tournament.
- Players like France’s Kylian Mbappé, Norway’s Erling Haaland, and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior each have four goals.
- Stadium attendance is high, setting records according to FIFA.
- South Africa reached the knockout stage for the first time in its history.
- Teams already out include the Czech Republic, Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan, Qatar, and Panama.
- 13 teams are in the knockout round, 7 eliminated, and 28 teams compete for 19 remaining spots.
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