2026 World Cup Round of 32: Who advances, who is out?

As the group stage of the 2026 World Cup progresses, several national teams have already clinched their places in the knockout rounds. Despite ongoing group matches, the path to the next phase of the tournament is becoming clearer for some.

Advancing teams include Mexico and South Africa from Group A, Switzerland, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina from Group B, and Brazil and Morocco from Group C. The United States has qualified from Group D, while Germany secured a spot from Group E. In Group I, both France and Norway have advanced. Argentina is through from Group J, and Colombia has qualified from Group K.

Conversely, seven teams have already seen their World Cup dreams end. Qatar is out from Group B, Haiti from Group C, and Turkey from Group D. Tunisia has been eliminated from Group F, and Panama is out from Group L. The outcomes for Groups G and H are still to be decided.