Seven Teams Qualify for 2026 World Cup Round of 32
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Seven national teams have already secured spots in the Round of 32 for the 2026 World Cup after the second matchday of the group stage.
- Mexico, the United States, Germany, Argentina, France, Norway, and Colombia are the first teams to qualify.
- The tournament is currently in the final matchday of the group stage, with more teams expected to advance.
Seven national teams have officially qualified for the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, marking the first set of teams to advance after the conclusion of the second matchday in the group stage. These nations have secured their progression with perfect records so far in the tournament.
The qualified teams include co-hosts Mexico and the United States, who both achieved victories in their initial matches. Germany also secured its place after defeating Curaรงao and Ivory Coast. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, advanced after winning against Algeria and Austria. Colombia, another South American powerhouse, also confirmed its spot following wins against Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
France and Norway, competing in Group I, have both secured two victories heading into the final group stage matchday. They will compete for the top position in their group, having already defeated Senegal and Iraq. The tournament is now entering its final group stage games, with more teams anticipated to join the seven already qualified.
As the group stage concludes, the focus shifts towards the knockout phase, where these seven teams will aim to continue their strong performances. The remaining matches will determine the final standings and the complete list of teams advancing to the next round of the 16-team knockout stage.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.