As we are heading to the knockout stages that kick off from June 28, the FIFA World Cup hype just got to the next level.
The group stage is nearing its end on June 27, with remaining teams fighting hard to claim a spot in the round of 32.
Why is it round of 32 instead of 16?
Because it’s for the first time that FIFA has included 48 teams competing in the tournament.
The breakdown is designed in a way that first divides them into 12 groups of four, with group winners and the runners-up qualifying for the round of 32.
But it’s not ended here; the teams who came in third place, based on points and goal average, will also make it to the round of 32 after the group stage ends on June 27, 2026.
Well, this calculation simply means, in total, 16 nations will head back home after the group stage comes to a close.
Let’s find out who’s in and who’s out so far.
Who’s through to the knockouts?
Group A: Mexico, South Africa
Group B: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Group C: Brazil, Morocco
Group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay
Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden
Group G: Belgium, Egypt
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde
Group I: France, Norway, Senegal
Group J: Argentina
Group K: Colombia, Portugal
Group L: England, Ghana
Who has been knocked out from the World Cup?
Group A: Czech Republic
Group B: Qatar
Group C: Haiti
Group D: Turkey
Group E: Curacao
Group F: Tunisia
Group G: New Zealand
Group H: Uruguay, Saudi Arabia
Group I: Iraq
Group J: Jordan
Group K:
Group L: Panama
