Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Austria at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 22, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has begun to take shape, with six teams securing qualification for the round of 32 while four teams have been eliminated after the second round of group matches
As of Tuesday, June 23 morning, co-hosts Mexico and United States have all booked their places in the knockout stage alongside Germany, Argentina, France and Norway.
Mexico became the first team to qualify, topping Group A after victories over South Africa and Korea Republic.
The El Tri will face a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on June 30.
