Full list of 32 countries qualified for FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32

The group stage of the expanded 48-team FIFA 2026 World Cup has concluded, with the 32 teams that will compete in the knockout stage now confirmed.

The final round of group matches produced dramatic moments and surprise results as the Round of 32 lineup was completed.

The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the first edition to feature 48 teams. Under the new format, the top two teams from each of the 12 groups automatically qualify for the knockout stage, while the eight best third-placed teams also advance.

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Only 32 nations remain in contention for football’s biggest prize after an action-packed group phase that saw several debutants impress and traditional heavyweights secure their places in the knockout rounds.

Mexico became the first nation to book a place in the Round of 32 after winning its group. They were soon joined by fellow co-hosts the United States and Canada, ensuring all three host nations progressed to the knockout stage. Former champions Argentina, Germany, France, Brazil, Spain and England also safely advanced.

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Full list of countries qualified for the FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32:

Mexico

United States

Germany

Argentina

France

Norway

Colombia

Switzerland

Canada

Brazil

Morocco

South Africa

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ivory Coast

Ecuador

Netherlands

Japan

Sweden

Australia

Spain

Cape Verde

Paraguay

Belgium

Egypt

Senegal

DR Congo

Portugal

Ghana

Croatia

England

Austria

Algeria