The breathtaking FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage action continues, and it’s reaching its decisive phase. As many as 13 teams have already secured their places in the Round of 32. The likes of Argentina, Brazil, Germany, and France have punched their tickets, as have South Africa, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and others. Here we take a look at the teams that have made the cut so far.
Co-hosts United States of America qualified by beating Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match and then Australia 2-0 in Group D. (AP Photo)
Switzerland made it past the first round through a 1-1 draw with Qatar and victories over Bosnia & Herzegovina (4-1) and Canada (2-1). (AP Photo)
South Africa began their campaign with a 0-2 defeat to Mexico before holding Czechia to a 1-1 draw and then stunning Korea Republic 1-0 to qualify. (AP Photo)
Norway crushed Iraq 4-1 to kick-start their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign before beating Senegal 3-2 in an entertaining match to qualify from Group I. (AP Photo)
Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw, defeated Scotland 1-0 before beating Haiti 4-2 to qualify from Group C. (AP Photo)
Co-hosts Mexico began with a 2-0 win over South Africa and followed that by beating Korea 1-0 and concluded their Group A campaign with a thumping 3-0 win over Czechia. (AP Photo)
Defending champions Argentina’s campaign got underway with a Lionel Messi hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria before they beat Australia 2-0 to qualify. (AP Photo)
A ruthless Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 to start their tournament with a statement win and sealed their berth in the Round of 32 by beating Cote d’Ivoire 2-1. (AP Photo)
In search of their third title, France defeated Senegal 3-1 and Iraq 3-0 to qualify from Group I. (AP Photo)
Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 and Congo DR 1-0 to progress to the knockouts. (AP Photo)
Co-hosts Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina before crushing Qatar 6-0. They lost to Switzerland 1-2 but had done enough to make it through to the next round. (AP Photo)
Brazil were held to a surprising 1-1 draw by Morocco before the five-time champions came into their own to beat Haiti 3-0 and Scotland 3-0 to qualify. (AP Photo)
Bosnia and Herzegovina are the 12th team to qualify for the Round of 32 after a 1-1 draw with Canada, a 1-4 defeat to Switzerland, and a 3-0 win over Qatar. They qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. (AP Photo)
