Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
Al Jazeera • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins with a round of 32 from June 28 to July 3, following the expanded 48-team format where the top two teams from each of the 12 groups plus the eight best third-placed teams advance.
- FIFA has introduced a new tie-breaker system prioritizing head-to-head records over goal difference for teams level on points, affecting group rankings and qualification.
- As of June 25, 12 teams including Mexico, USA, Germany, Argentina, France, Norway, Colombia, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, South Africa, and Morocco have qualified for the round of 32.
- Several teams such as Haiti, Turkiye, Tunisia, Jordan, Panama, Qatar, and Czechia have been eliminated after failing to secure enough points or catch up to third-place teams in their groups.
- The knockout phase progresses from the round of 32 to the final on July 19, with intermediate rounds including the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and a third-place playoff.
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