Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded 48-team format, with the top two teams from each of the 12 groups advancing to the knockout stage, alongside the four best third-placed teams. This structure means the knockout phase will begin with a Round of 32, a significant increase from the previous 32-team format. Qualification for this expanded tournament is ongoing, with teams competing across various confederations to secure their spots. The tournament is scheduled to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three nations will share hosting duties. The final match is slated to take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The specific criteria for tie-breaking within groups, should teams finish with identical points, include goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head results, and potentially fair play points. As of the current stage of qualification, no teams have officially secured a place in the Round of 32, as the group stages are still underway across the globe. Fans and analysts are closely monitoring the results to predict which nations will advance to this new, larger knockout bracket.