As the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup nears its end, 18 teams have already secured their places in the Round of 32 under the tournament’s new 48-team format. From 12 groups, the top two teams and the eight best third-placed sides advance to the knockout phase. Confirmed teams include Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Netherlands, France, United States, Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, South Africa, Morocco, Japan, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Sweden, Norway, Colombia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Host nation Mexico dominated Group A with three wins, while South Africa advanced as runner-up. Brazil topped Group C with nine points, joined by Morocco. The United States, Germany, and the Netherlands also finished as group champions. Ecuador made history by defeating Germany 2–1 to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, and Ivory Coast reached the knockout stage for the first time.

Several high-voltage knockout fixtures are already confirmed, including Brazil versus Japan and Netherlands versus Morocco. The United States is set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina, while other matchups await final confirmation as remaining group games conclude.