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

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2026, 9:13 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification.
  • It begins with the round of 32, which runs from June 28 to July 3.
  • What is the format and criteria for qualification, and which teams have progressed or been eliminated?

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who’s in and who’s out.

xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Mexican players celebrate the goal by Luis Romo that gave them a 1-0 win over South Korea and booked their spot in the last 32 [Francisco Guasco/EPA]By Manasi Pathak Published On 20 Jun 202620 Jun 2026The knockout bracket in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is starting to take shape.

It begins with the round of 32, which runs from June 28 to July 3.

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