Apart from the fact that the World Cup produces iconic moments that fans will remember forever, this is the ultimate event which brings people together, even at work or in the streets people are talking about.
As 195 recognized countries in the world today which just 48 countries are competing in the current FIFA World Cup has expanded from the previous 32 countries, making this year’s edition of special events more interesting.
As of today 12, teams have booked their spot in the round of 32.
Remember the top two teams in each of the 12 groups, along with the eight best third-place finishers, advance to knockouts.
Who has qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockout stage round of 32?
Mexico 🇲🇽
Mexico from Group A who happened to be the hosts of this year’s World Cup, were the first to qualify for the knockouts by topping Group A with 9 points. The 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 🇺🇸
The United States from Group D
Were the second team to secure a spot in the knockouts with a 2-0 win over Australia and their 4-1 win over Paraguay in their opening campaign really helped them be the champions of group D.
Germany 🇩🇪
The 7-1 win against Curacao and 2-1 win on Saturday, June 20 over Ivory Coast give them chances to proceed to the next stage of Group E .
Remember this is a country that failed to get out of the group stage in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2026.
Argentina 🇦🇷
Argentina got their ticket to the knockouts with a Lionel Messi hat-trick goal which gave them a 3-0 win over Algeria in the opening game and a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday, June 22 to
Top Group J, although they still have one game to play at the group stage.
France 🇫🇷
France was amazing, beating Senegal 3-1 in their kick-off game and Iraq 3-0 on Monday to secure a place in the round of 32.
Norway 🇳🇴
Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in their second game of the tournament and Iraq 4-1 to get their place in the knockout stage since the last campaign at the FIFA World Cup.
Colombia 🇨🇴
Colombia have booked their spot in round 32 with 6 points by beating Uzbekistan 3-1 in the opening game and DR Congo on Tuesday, June 23, 1-0.
Switzerland 🇨🇭
Switzerland finished top of Group B with seven points, unbeaten with a 2-1 victory against co-host Canada on Wednesday, June 24 in Vancouver.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s case for a place in the last 32 was confirmed with a commanding 3-1 win over Qatar. The team finished third in Group B as one of the best third-place qualifiers.
Brazil 🇧🇷
Yesterday, June 24, Brazil advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup with seven points and a +6 goal difference after a 3-0 win over Scotland in their final group stage game.
South Africa 🇿🇦
Banana’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.
Morocco 🇲🇦
Morocco came second to qualify in the same group as Brazil on goal difference after beating Haiti 4-2.