Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
Summary
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage will start with 32 teams advancing from the group stage, which runs from June 11 to June 27. So far, 28 teams have qualified for the round of 32, with four spots still open. The round of 32 matches will take place from June 28 to July 3, followed by later knockout rounds leading to the final on July 19.Key Facts
- The World Cup 2026 format includes 12 groups, with the top two teams from each group plus the eight best third-place teams advancing.
- This tournament expanded from 32 to 48 teams, making the round of 32 a new stage.
- Knockout rounds are: Round of 32 (June 28–July 3), Round of 16 (July 4–7), Quarterfinals (July 9–11), Semifinals (July 14–15), Bronze match (July 18), and Final (July 19).
- FIFA changed tie-break rules: head-to-head results are now the first way to break ties instead of overall goal difference.
- If ties remain, goal difference and goals scored overall are checked, then team conduct (yellow/red cards), and finally FIFA rankings if necessary.
- The eight best third-place teams are ranked by points, goal difference, goals scored, conduct, and FIFA rankings if needed.
- Mexico was the first team to qualify for knockouts by winning Group A.
- The USA qualified second by winning Group D, and Germany qualified early from Group E.
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