The knockout bracket in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is complete.It begins with the Round of 32, which runs from June 28 to July 3.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4The weight of the Three Lions: Football, colonialism, diasporalist 2 of 4US says Iran can stay for two days before Egypt World Cup gamelist 3 of 4Paraguay’s Almiron handed one-match suspension for covering mouthlist 4 of 4‘I’m here’: Yamal scores, dazzles and embraces the spotlight in World Cup startend of listHere is a lookback at how all 48 teams either made the last-32 or were eliminated from the tournament at the group stage.Which teams have reached the World Cup round of 32?⚽️ Mexico (Group A) The cohosts were the first to qualify for the knockouts, after taking top spot in Group A with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday, June 18. The Mexicans started their campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa in a chaotic tournament opener.⚽️ USA (Group D)The United States were the second team to punch their ticket to the knockouts, thanks to their 2-0 win over Australia that sent them to top of Group D on Friday, June 19. The USA thumped Paraguay 4-1 to kick off their campaign.⚽️ Germany (Group E) Germany became the third team to enter the last 32 with a 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast on Saturday, June 20. The Germans – who failed to get out of the group stage both at Russia 2018 and four years ago in Qatar – started their tournament with a 7-1 thrashing of Curacao.⚽️ Argentina (Group J)Argentina sealed their ticket to the knockouts with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday, June 22, as Lionel Messi scored twice, becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 18 goals. The Argentina captain also bagged his maiden tournament hat-trick in their 3-0 opening game win over Algeria. Reigning champions Argentina are guaranteed the top spot in Group J.⚽️ France (Group I)Pre-tournament favourites France secured a place in the round of 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq later on Monday, as Kylian Mbappe scored a brace. The 2018 world champions beat Senegal 3-1 to kick off their tournament, with Mbappe scoring twice in that game as well.⚽️ Norway (Group I)Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in their second game of the tournament, sealing their place in the knockouts. The Norwegians, who are back at the World Cup after 28 years, started their campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of Iraq.The Norway team do the traditional rowing celebration with their fans after the match [Jeenah Moon/Reuters]⚽️ Colombia (Group K)Colombia joined the party on Tuesday, June 23, with their 1-0 win over DR Congo. The South Americans also won 3-1 against Uzbekistan in their opening game.⚽️ Switzerland (Group B)Unbeaten Switzerland finished top of Group B with seven points.They officially confirmed their Round of 32 qualification with a 2-1 victory against cohost Canada on Wednesday, June 24, in Vancouver.⚽️ Canada (Group B)Though Canada lost to Switzerland in the final group game, they had enough points – four – to take the second spot in Group B. They started their tournament with a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina before thrashing Qatar 6-0.⚽️ Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B)Bosnia and Herzegovina’s case for a place in the last 32 was confirmed with a commanding 3-1 win over Qatar.Coach Sergej Barbarez’s team finished third in Group B behind Switzerland and Canada and were later confirmed as one of the best third-place qualifiers, shortly after their final group match against the 2022 World Cup host nation on Wednesday, June 24.⚽️ Brazil (Group C) On Wednesday, June 24, Brazil advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup in style after Vinicius Junior netted twice in a 3-0 win over Scotland in their final Group C match. The five-time champions topped Group C with seven points and a +6 goal difference.⚽️ Morocco (Group C)Morocco were the second team to advance from Group C, finishing on seven points, after one draw and two wins.Soufiane Rahimi of Morocco celebrates after scoring in their 4-2 win over Haiti in the final group game [Ronald Wittek/EPA]⚽️ South Africa (Group A)Bafana Bafana’s unexpected 1-0 win against South Korea on Wednesday, June 24, officially advanced the African nation to the Round of 32. It’s the first time South Africa will take part in the knockout rounds.⚽️ Ecuador (Group E)
World Cup Round of 32: How each team made or missed the knockouts
The FIFA World Cup knockout stage has begun with 32 teams progressing and 16 eliminated from the 2026 edition.













