MEXICO CITY (Kashmir English): As of June 21, 2026, three teams have officially qualified for the newly-expanded Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The teams that have qualified for the knockout stages so far are Mexico (Group A), United States (Group D) and Germany (Group E).
These teams have officially qualified for the Round of 32 knockout stage of the ongoing event.
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Because the tournament has expanded from 32 to 48 nations, the group stage features 12 groups of four teams.
The top two nations from each group, along with the eight best third-place finishers, secure a spot in this newly introduced Round of 32 bracket.
Mexico clinched advancement on June 18 after back-to-back wins over South Africa and South Korea.
United States secured their berth on June 19 following victories over Paraguay and Australia.
Germany reached the final 32 on June 20 after dominant performances against Curaçao and Ivory Coast.
The remaining 29 spots will be decided as the final matchday of the group stage unfolds over the coming days.
