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Jun 23, 2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams Qualified for Knockouts

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout bracket is taking shape. Mexico, USA, Germany, Argentina, France, and Norway have qualified for the round of 32. Haiti, Turkiye, and Tunisia have been eliminated.

The Road to the World Cup Knockouts

The knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is approaching, with the round of 32 set to begin on June 28. The tournament has seen several teams secure their spots in the next round, while others have been eliminated.

Qualified Teams for the Round of 32

  • Mexico (Group A): The co-hosts were the first to qualify for the knockouts after topping Group A with a 1-0 win over South Korea on June 18.
  • USA (Group D): The United States secured their spot with a 2-0 win over Australia on June 19, taking the top spot in Group D.
  • Germany (Group E): Germany became the third team to qualify with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on June 20.
  • Argentina (Group J): Argentina sealed their ticket to the knockouts with a 2-0 victory over Austria on June 22, with Lionel Messi scoring twice.
  • France (Group I): France secured a place in the round of 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq on June 23, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a brace.
  • Norway (Group I): Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in their second game, sealing their place in the knockouts.

Eliminated Teams

  • Haiti (Group C): Haiti became the first team to be eliminated after suffering a 3-0 loss to Brazil on June 19.
  • Turkiye (Group D): Turkiye was knocked out after a 1-0 defeat to 10-man Paraguay on June 20.
  • Tunisia (Group F): Tunisia became the third team to be eliminated after losing 4-0 to Japan on June 20.

World Cup Knockout Format

The knockout phase begins with the round of 32, followed by the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final on July 19. The top two teams in each of the 12 groups, along with the eight best third-place finishers, advance to the knockouts.