The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is heading into its decisive final round, with several countries facing the prospect of an early exit if results do not go their way.
With qualification places still up for grabs, a number of teams must secure positive results in their last group matches to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.
Here are five countries under the most pressure heading into the final round of fixtures.
South Africa
South Africa’s World Cup campaign hangs in the balance ahead of Thursday’s crucial encounter with South Korea.
