The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout phase is underway, with 16 teams advancing to the round of 32. Here's a breakdown of the qualified teams and their performance so far:
Qualified Teams
- Mexico (Group A) - The hosts secured the first spot with a 1-0 win over South Korea, followed by a 2-0 victory over South Africa.
- USA (Group D) - The Americans beat Australia 2-0 and Paraguay 4-1 to top their group.
- Germany (Group E) - Germany's 2-1 win over Ivory Coast secured their place, after a 7-1 thrashing of Curacao.
- Argentina (Group J) - Lionel Messi's brace against Austria (2-0) and a 3-0 win over Algeria secured their spot.
- France (Group I) - Kylian Mbappe's brace against Iraq (3-0) and a 3-1 win over Senegal secured their place.
- Norway (Group I) - Haaland's two goals against Senegal (3-2) and a 4-1 win over Iraq secured their spot.
- Colombia (Group K) - A 1-0 win over DR Congo and a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan secured their place.
- Switzerland (Group B) - Unbeaten with seven points, they beat Canada 2-1 and Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) - Finished third, securing a spot as one of the best third-place teams with a 3-1 win over Qatar.
- Brazil (Group C) - Vinicius Junior's brace against Scotland (3-0) and a +6 goal difference secured their spot.
- South Africa (Group A) - An unexpected 1-0 win over South Korea secured their spot.
- Ecuador (Group E) - An upset 2-1 victory over Germany secured their place as one of the best third-placed teams.
- Ivory Coast (Group E) - Nicolas Pepe's double against Curacao (2-0) secured their spot.
Eliminated Teams
- Haiti (Group C) - Lost 3-0 to Brazil and 1-0 to Scotland.
- Turkiye (Group D) - Lost 1-0 to Paraguay and 2-0 to Australia.
- Tunisia (Group F) - Lost 4-0 to Japan and 5-1 to Sweden.
- Jordan (Group J) - Lost 2-1 to Algeria and 3-1 to Austria.
- Panama (Group L) - Lost 1-0 to Croatia and 1-0 to Ghana.
- Qatar (Group B) - Lost 3-1 to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Czechia (Group A) - Finished last in Group A with one point.
- Curacao (Group E) - Lost to Ivory Coast.
