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World Cup 2026: Every possible path to the knockout rounds Every team’s possible finish, depending on outcomes of each group’s final matches Wednesday marks the beginning of the end of group play in the2026 World Cup, with teams playing theirthird and final matches. Entering the final group-stage games, seven teamshave clincheda knockout-round berth and five have been eliminated. But for most of the field, these games have major implications, determining whether they advance and in what position. And because the games are played concurrently, you’ll need to keep tabs on two sets of scores at all times to stay in the know. The charts on this page can help with that: They visualize all possible outcomes for all 48 teams. Each grid represents where a team would finish if a specific combination of outcomes happens in the final two games in its group — if both matches end in a win, loss or draw (and more specifically, thescoresof those wins, losses and draws). Don’t worry too much about understanding the scenarios too precisely. As a general rule, the more green you see, the better positioned that team is to advance. Yellow cells indicate a third-place finish that keeps a team aliv…

World Cup round of 32 primer: Favorites, African teams abound After 72 games were played to eliminate just 12 of the 48 teams at the largest-ever World Cup, the knockout phase is finally set to begin. All of the pre-tournament favorites (France, Spain, England, Argentina) made it through, and a few surprise sides are through, too. Cape Verde, in their first-ever World Cup appearance, drew all three of their group-stage matches to advance. The Democratic Republic of the Congo got out of the group stage for the first time in their second World Cup. The other time the Leopards were in the event, they were playing as Zaire in 1974. Cape Verde’s reward is a round of 32 matchup with the defending champions, Argentina, on Friday in Miami Gardens, Fla. DR Congo will square off with England on Wednesday in Atlanta. The strong showing by Cape Verde, the third-smallest country ever to compete at the World Cup, is part of a larger success story for African nations. Nine of the continent’s 10 representatives advanced to the knockout stage. The round of 32 will include 13 teams from Europe, five from South America and two from Asia. The only three North American teams moving on are the co-hosts…

Which teams have qualified for last 32 of the 2026 World Cup? Who is in ... Crunch time is about to arrive at the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, with teams scrambling to grab a spot in the Round of 32 and the knockout rounds. MORE—World Cup Daily schedule: Who is playing today? The new expanded format means that two thirds of the teams at the tournament this summer will make the knockout rounds, with the top two teams from each of the 12 groups making it automatically and the eight best third-place teams joining them. Of course, you want to finish as the group winners to get an easier path in the knockout rounds, but everyone just wants to advance. Below is a look at the teams who have already booked their spot in the Round of 32 and have reached the knockout rounds of the 2026 men’s World Cup. Mexico were the first team to qualify for the Round of 32, as the co-hosts have also secured top spot in Group A with two wins from their opening two games. Why is top spot so important to Mexico? It guarantees their will play all of their Round of 32 and Round of 16 games in Mexico, if they get that far. That should be a huge advantage for El Tri. And the USA followed Mexico as …

World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage: Qualified Teams & How it Works By George Priestman Published Jun 24, 2026, 9:20 AM GMT+1 George is currently a sports journalist working for multiple websites, including GiveMeSport. Having enjoyed two wonderful years at National World covering Liverpool and Everton every day, he now has comendable experience writing and covering football at the highest level - both in-person and remotely. Prior to that, he achieved a 1st Class Sports Journalism MA degree from Liverpool John Moores University whilst simultaneously earning the coveted NCTJ Gold Standard qualification. Working the likes of The Sporting News, SportBible and 90min helped forge a strong reputation while work across other sports such as Archery, Badminton, Cricket, MMA and Boxing have helped to develop an all-round expertise of being a multimedia sports journalist, as well as displaying a strong versatility in this industry. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account With the 2026 World Cup well underway, the end of the group stage is on the horizon and fans are starting to ask the same question: what's our potential draw like? Well, that depends on multiple factors; the biggest being all the gro…

What teams are qualified for knockout stages at the World Cup Last-32 ... What teams are qualified for knockout stages at the World Cup Last-32 Berth? sports history June 19, 2026 0 Comments Which teams have qualified for the knockout stages at the 2026 World Cup? What are the permutations to reach the round of 32 teams? The 2026 World Cup is now officially in its second week, and some teams are starting to play their second matches of group play. At least for 32 teams anyway. After years of anticipation, 16 teams from the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup field of 48 teams will see their run come to an end. It's a sign of just how much can change in two weeks of group stage action considering it wasn't long ago that all 48 entered with the hopes of being the last team standing. Between viral videos of Europeans immersing themselves in American culture and stunning action on the field, there was something for everyone in the opening round. FIFA World Cup Format: Who will qualify for the Last Round of 32? The four-team group format - with the top two progressing to the knockout rounds - has been the standard since the World Cup expanded to 32 teams in 1998. Now, the top two teams from e…

FIFA World Cup 2026: Best Round of 16 knockout matches to watch As the tournament enters the second knockout phase, there are several blockbuster matchups led by Spain-Portugal.

How World Cup knockout stage works, from bracket to extra time rules WORLD CUP Men's World Cup Add Topic How does the 2026 World Cup knockout stage work? Everything to know Jacob Camenker USA TODAY Updated June 28, 2026, 8:43 p.m. ET Hear this story The 2026 World Cup 's group stage is in the books, and the field has been whittled down from 48 countries to 32 championship contenders . Next up in the World Cup will be the start of the knockout stage , where the tournament's intensity will be ratcheted up a notch, as all but one remaining match at the 2026 World Cup will be a win-or-go-home contest for its participants. The single-elimination nature of the knockout stage won't be the only significant difference between it and the group stage . There will also be procedures in place to ensure no matches ends in a draw, which could set up for some dramatic, extra time finishes. How exactly will the knockout stage work? Here's everything to know about it as Canada and South Africa kickstart the next phase of the 2026 World Cup. Shop 2026 World Cup tickets How does the World Cup knockout stage work? The World Cup becomes a single-elimination tournament once the knockout stage begins. Th…

FIFA World Cup: Round of 16 match schedule and which teams qualified Full list of teams in the World Cup's last-16, who they play for a place in the quarterfinals and match start times.

FIFA WC 2026 Knockout scenario: Full list of team which are through ... For the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup, 48 teams featuring more than 1200 players, making this one of the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. The tournament has 12 groups of four teams each. The new structure this time also changes the scenario with ranked third team qualification scenario to the knockout stage. Even if your favorite team finishes third on the table, they still have the chance to qualify for the next round. As the group stage nears its end, some teams have already qualified, some are eliminated, and many are still fighting for a place in the Round of 32. The rules are simple: the top two from 12 groups will qualify directly. However, the top 8 teams in third place in the 12 groups will also move forward. A total of 32 teams will go to the knockout stage, and the remaining 16 will be eliminated after the group stage. More teams will join them after the remaining group matches are played. Which teams are already out of the tournament? Six teams have been knocked out early: Qatar (Group B)Haiti (Group C)Türkiye (Group D)Tunisia (Group F)Jordan (Group J)Panama (Group L) These…

World Cup Round of 32 bracket: Updated schedule, results for 2026 FIFA ... David Suggs SN TheWorld Cupfield has slimmed down markedly in recent days, with 16 sides exiting stage left upon the conclusion of the group stage. For the 32 teams that remain, it's hard not to dream of hoisting the World Cup trophy over one's head. Soccer is filled with haves and have-nots, to be sure. But the famed ornament is tantalizingly close, particularly for the world's most talent-laden sides. The Round of 32 is here, its presence offering a warm embrace for those gifted enough — and fortunate enough – to fall under its spell. Who will bask in the glory of the knockout stage? And who will shrivel under its glare? The next few days of action will go a long way in helping us glean who the true contenders and pretenders are in this year's World Cup field. With that, here's a look at the Round of 32 bracket for the 2026 World Cup. 2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news|Full World Cup schedule|Buy World Cup tickets SN The matchups in the Round of 32 were predetermined and the bracket was filled out as each team clinched first, second or third place (for the eight-best third-place finishers) in…

FIFA World Cup bracket: Matchups for all 32 teams in knockout stage ... The 2026 World Cup road to the final is finally set as the 48 teams involved in the tournament have been whittled down to 32 following the largest group stage in history. The tournament will now move into the knockout phase, where it's single elimination from here on out. The field consists of the 12 group winners, the 12 runners-up, and the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. It's a fixed bracket, no redraws or swaps so every team in the field knows what their path to the final is and who they'll have to beat to stay alive down through the rounds. The United States men's national team will face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday July 1, with the winner facing the winner of Belgium vs. Senegal in the round of 16.  Elsewhere in the bracket the round of 32 has a rematch of the 2016 Euro final between Croatia and Portugal, remarkably with stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric still leading their teams. Then there's two of the tournaments most exciting upstarts, Norway, led by striker extraordinaire Erling Haaland and Ivory Coast and their teenage sensation Yan Diomande. Check out the complete b…

World Cup 2026: Top matches to watch in the Round of 32 knockout stage We have finally reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup - here is Al Jazeera's guide to the best matchups.

FIFA 2026 World Cup: How every team qualified - MLSsoccer.com MLSsoccer staff Copy URL Share on Facebook Share on X The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is long and treacherous, with 206 countries competing through various pathways across six confederations for a spot at the sport's biggest event. With co-hosts USA , Mexico and Canada automatically qualifying, 45 nations join them at the 48-team tournament. A lot to sort through? Let's take a closer look at how each team qualified for the biggest World Cup yet. The greatest show in the world is ready. Are you? 🏆 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/ISxLhuLUkm — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) April 1, 2026 Asia (AFC) Qualified teams: Australia Iran Iraq Japan Jordan Qatar Saudi Arabia South Korea Uzbekistan Forty-six teams began World Cup qualifying in Asia, with 28 eliminated after the second round. In the third round, 18 teams were split into three groups of six. The top two teams from each of these groups (Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Japan, Australia) qualified directly for the World Cup. The third-place and fourth-place teams advanced to the fourth round, where Saudi Arabia and Qatar emerged as qualifiers. Iraq earned an add…

How can Uzbekistan still qualify for Round of 32 of FIFA World Cup 2026? FIFA World Cup (Courtesy :Getty Images) Uzbekistan have an 8% probability (still) of reaching the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are in Group K. Their next match is against DR Congo on June 27 in Atlanta. Uzbekistan may advance to the Round of 32 at the2026 FIFA World Cupby finishing as one of the eight best third-placed teams from the 12 groups. They won’t be eligible for the top two pathway after Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 today in Group K. The top two groups in each group automatically progress, as do the eight best third-place finishers. With the group stage’s last matches approaching, here’s what Uzbekistan have to do to get to the knockout rounds: Despite losing their first two group matches in their debut FIFA World Cup, the White Wolves still have minimal chances of securing their place in the round of 32. Uzbekistanmust beat the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their last group game. Winning alone may not be sufficient. Uzbekistan will need a convincing win over Congo DR to improve their overall goal differential. If Uzbekistan win against Congo DR and earns three points,…

World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Bracket: Updated live results The full World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage bracket is here, as we go from 48 teams down to 32. Now, it is win-or-go-home for these 32 nations, as the tournament will be whittled down from 32 to 16, then 8, then 4, then 2, then 1. And that one will be the new champion. Over the next 21 days, make sure you check in here with ClutchPoints' updated World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage bracket to stay up to date on all the latest matchups, scores, and alerts about who is moving on, getting one step closer to July 19 at the New York/New Jersey stadium. Boston Region On July 9, two teams will face off in Foxborough to earn the right to go to the World Cup 2026 semifinals. Fighting for this honor will be two former World Cup champions (France, Germany), one of the best countries never to win the tournament (Netherlands), a host nation (Canada), and one of the fans' favorite dark horses in this bracket (Morocco). Round of 32 Germany vs. Paraguay, June 29, Boston France vs. Sweden, June 30, New York/New Jersey South Africa 0 vs. Canada 1, June 28, Los Angeles Netherlands vs. Morocco, June 29, Monterrey Round of 16 Germany/Paraguay vs. France/…

World Cup quarterfinals: Who has already advanced past round of 16? WORLD CUP Men's World Cup Add Topic Who is in World Cup quarterfinals? Updated bracket after round of 16 matches John Leuzzi USA TODAY NETWORK July 5, 2026 Updated July 7, 2026, 9:08 p.m. ET Hear this story Editor's note: The quarterfinals are now set . Check out the updated bracket below. The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup are starting to come into focus. England became the latest team from the original 48-team World Cup field to move one step closer to winning the tournament by surviving an emotional round of 16 match over Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Sunday, July 5. El Tri joined Norway as the two teams that advanced from Sunday's round of 16 matches, as Erling Haaland and Ørjan Nyland helped lift Norway to its first-ever quarterfinals with two goals and some stellar goaltending, respectively, against Brazil. The USMNT will look to punch its ticket to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 on Monday, July 6 with a win against Belgium at 8 p.m. ET in Seattle. Mauricio Pochettino will have star forward Folarin Balogun on the pitch against Belgium after FIFA's Disciplinary Committee decided on Sunday …

World Cup teams that have qualified for the round of 32 WORLD CUP Netherlands Add Topic Which World Cup teams made round of 32? Bracket, schedule for knockout round Elizabeth Flores USA TODAY June 27, 2026 Updated June 28, 2026, 12:04 a.m. ET Hear this story The closing matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage delivered dramatic moments and unexpected twists, as the knockout bracket took shape. This year’s tournament features an expanded format, with 12 groups competing for a place in the knockout stage. The top two teams from each group automatically advance, while the eight best third-place finishers across all groups also move forward. Below is the final list of the nations that punched their ticket to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what their round of 32 matchup looks like. Teams that qualified for the round of 32 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, Cabo Verde Group I: France, Norway, Senegal Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria Group K: Co…

The first quarter-finalists for the 2026 World Cup have been decided Following the first matches of the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, six teams have already secured their places in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain and Belgium have all progressed to the next stage of the World Cup. The remaining quarter-finalists will be decided following the outcome of the remaining Round of 16 matches. The 2026 World Cup is taking place from 11 June to 19 July in the USA, Mexico and Canada. This is the first World Cup to feature 48 national teams, the largest number in the tournament’s history. From 1998 to 2022, the World Cups were contested by 32 national teams. Argentina remain the reigning world champions, having defeated France on penalties in the final of the 2022 World Cup. Follow us on Telegram The Belgian national team beat the USA 4–1 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Following this defeat, the last of the host nations to remain in the tournament was eliminated. Spain narrowly beat Portugal in their round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup. The match was decided by a goal from Mikel Merino in the first minute of second-half…

World Cup what to know: Round of 32 heats up with Brazil-Japan, Netherlands-Morocco (AP) -- The World Cup's knockout stage is already providing some premier matchups in the round of 32.It's part of a bracket that features an easier ro

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What we know about the Round of 32 World Cup schedule and teams so far 2026 World Cup What we know about the Round of 32 World Cup schedule and teams so far Here's what to know as the final group games come up next. By Sanjesh Singh • Published June 24, 2026 • Updated on June 27, 2026 at 11:02 am BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. Split image (L-R) of Folarin Balogun, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. The 2026 World Cup group-stage games have more than lived up to the hype. Now the action is about to get even better. The Round of 32 is up next in the tournament, a new addition following the increase from 32 teams to 48. Eight of the 12 third-place teams have qualified, which will give some teams more favorable matchups than others. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are WATCH HERE Here's what to know about the next round's qualified teams and schedule as results are finalized: 2026 FIFA World Cup Soccer Mar 3 Everything to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Teams, how to watch and more 2026 World Cup Dec 6, 2025 Full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: See the key dates, kickoff times and venues 2026 World Cup Dec 3, 2025 How will the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup work? New format explained When ar…

2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds The group stage of the2026 World Cupis underway, and the knockout round bracket is beginning to take shape. The creation of a round of 32, and the eight best third-place teams out of 12 advancing as a result, has made it much harder to project teams' paths through the World Cup. Nonetheless, theformat of the group stageand its initial head-to-head tiebreakers mean some teams can seal places in the knockout rounds at this early stage, while others might have their dreams of making it out of the group stage shattered. According to FIFA, the tiebreakers if two or more teams in the same group are equal on points after the group stage are as follows: Step one- Greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned (head-to-head)- Superior goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned (head-to-head)- Greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned (head-to-head) Step two (if still equal)- Superior goal difference in all group matches- Greatest number of goals scored in all group matches- Highest team conduct score (players and team…

The World Cup quarterfinals bracket is set. Here's the schedule - NBC ... 2026 World Cup The World Cup quarterfinals bracket is set. Here's the full schedule Here's what to know with the round of 16 games in the books. By Sanjesh Singh • Published July 5, 2026 • Updated on July 7, 2026 at 7:23 pm BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. France’s influence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup goes far beyond its own national team. A total of 98 France-born players are representing 12 different countries, highlighting the country’s remarkable player development system. The World Cup has trimmed from 16 to eight. Teams have punched their tickets to the quarterfinals as the matchups get tighter with the level of quality also increasing. France and Morocco booked their respective spots first on Saturday and will meet in a rematch of the 2022 semifinals. Les Bleus are one of the top contenders for the trophy, while the Atlas Lions have embarked on back-to-back successful runs to represent Africa and will seek an upset. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are WATCH HERE Norway upset Brazil 2-1 behind an Erling Haaland brace to claim the third spot on Sunday before England held on late to eliminate co-hosts Mexico…

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Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule? All the qualified teams and match schedule for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on Sunday.

World Cup teams to qualify for Round of 32: Updated 2026 knockout ... Andrew Gitto SN With the 2026World Cupwell into play now, it's never too early to look ahead to the knockout stages. Co-hosts Mexico and the United States were the first two teams to lock in positions in the Round of 32, and more teams will join them in the future. After that, the world's best will continue to fill out that stage and future knockout rounds at the latest edition of the World Cup. Once the knockout stages begin, each match can be a country's last, so anything can happen. While the group stages feature a format of each team playing each other, a country has one game per round of the knockout stages. A win means they move onto the following stage, and a loss means a flight home and the end of their 2026 World Cup campaign. Here's a live look at how the knockout stages have shaped up thus far for the 2026 World Cup. 2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news|Full World Cup schedule|Buy World Cup tickets SN Co-host nation Mexico became the first team to qualify for the Round of 32 after winning its first two games of the 2026 World Cup. Less than 24 hours later, fellow co-host the United States a…

World Cup knockout bracket: Updated schedule, results for 2026 FIFA ... Daniel Chavkin SN TheWorld Cupis now getting very serious, as the tournament is down to the final eight teams. The Round of 16 featured several thrilling matches, with teams like Argentina and England escaping with wins while Brazil and Mexico bowed out of the tournament. Now, each match carries a different level of importance, as every team remaining believes it can win it all. The expanded World Cup asks teams to navigate a more grueling tournament, and this is the point that will truly test the players' mentality. With spots in the semifinals on the line, teams will need to dig deep to find a way to beat a strong opponent, Here's how the quarterfinal schedule looks and how each match impacts the tournament overall, 2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news|Full World Cup schedule|Buy World Cup tickets SN Here's a look at the schedule for the quarterfinal round of the World Cup: MORE:Where Argentina's win ranks among best World Cup comebacks ever The World Cup quarterfinal bracket is split into two halves, as one team from each side of the bracket will end up in the World Cup final. One side of the b…

FIFA WC Round of 16 confirmed: Full list of qualified teams and fixtures The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the Round of 16, with heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands eliminated. Defending champions Argentina national football team survived a scare to qualify alongside 15 other teams. Blockbuster ties include Mexico vs England and Portugal vs Spain as the tournament enters its straight knockout phase.

World Cup quarterfinals qualified teams, schedule so far 2026 World Cup What we know about World Cup quarterfinals qualified teams, schedule so far Here's what to know as the round of 16 games conclude. By Sanjesh Singh • Published July 5, 2026 • Updated 38 minutes ago BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. Split image (L-R) of Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi. The World Cup is trimming from 16 to eight. Teams are punching their tickets to the quarterfinals as the matchups get tighter with the level of quality also increasing. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE France and Morocco booked their respective spots first on Saturday and will meet in a rematch of the 2022 semifinals. Les Bleus are one of the top contenders for the trophy, while the Atlas Lions have embarked on back-to-back successful runs to represent Africa and will seek an upset. Norway upset Brazil 2-1 behind an Erling Haaland brace to claim the third spot on Sunday before England held on late to eliminate co-hosts Mexico 3-2 . Here's what to know as teams qualify for the quarterfinals of the World Cup: Dr. Michael Gervais, performance psychologist and host of the "Finding Mastery"…

World Cup quarterfinals qualified teams, schedule so far 2026 World Cup What we know about World Cup quarterfinals qualified teams, schedule so far Here's what to know as the round of 16 games conclude. By Sanjesh Singh • Published July 5, 2026 • Updated 31 minutes ago BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. Split image (L-R) of Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi. The World Cup is trimming from 16 to eight. Teams are punching their tickets to the quarterfinals as the matchups get tighter with the level of quality also increasing. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE France and Morocco booked their respective spots first on Saturday and will meet in a rematch of the 2022 semifinals. Les Bleus are one of the top contenders for the trophy, while the Atlas Lions have embarked on back-to-back successful runs to represent Africa and will seek an upset. Norway upset Brazil 2-1 behind an Erling Haaland brace to claim the third spot on Sunday before England held on late to eliminate co-hosts Mexico 3-2 . Here's what to know as teams qualify for the quarterfinals of the World Cup: Dr. Michael Gervais, performance psychologist and host of the "Finding Mastery" podcast, ex…

Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.

Who is in World Cup quarterfinals? Updated bracket, schedule and results WORLD CUP Men's World Cup Add Topic Who is in World Cup quarterfinals? Updated bracket, schedule and results Elizabeth Flores Seth Vertelney USA TODAY July 4, 2026 Updated July 7, 2026, 10:31 p.m. ET Hear this story The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 commenced on July 4, with the first of two matches marking the start of the high-stakes knockout phase. Teams will continue to face single-elimination pressure as they battle for a spot in the quarterfinals. Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the first round of 16 game, with the Atlas Lions reaching the quarterfinals for the second straight World Cup. Azzedine Ounahi scored a brace for Morocco, which will face France in the quarterfinals after Les Bleus managed a 1-0 win over Paraguay in their round of 16 match. Erling Haaland then scored a brace as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to advance to the last eight. Here is a full list of teams that have advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals: Who is in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals Morocco France Norway England Spain Belgium Argentina Switzerland World Cup quarterfinal schedule Thursday, July 9 France vs. Morocco, 4 p.m.…

2026 FIFA World Cup bracket, results, scores: Round of 32 results ... It's the business end of the 2026 World Cup and every team left in the tournament knows what their path to the final is set to be. The 48 teams involved in the tournament were knocked down to 32 at the end of the group stage. The tournament will now move into the knockout phase, and it's do-or-die single elimination from this point on. The first-of-its kind 12 group group stage sent 12 first-place teams, 12 second-place teams and the eight best third-place teams to this stage of the tournament, and now it's time to see who will be left standing. The field has an interesting set of matchups. The United States men's national team take on Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday July 1, with the winner prorgressomg to take on the victor of Belgium vs. Senegal in the round of 16. Elsewhere in the bracket the round of 32 has a rematch of the 2016 Euro final between Croatia and Portugal, remarkably with stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric still leading their teams. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland's Norway won 2-1 against Ivory Coast and Kylian Mbappe made history again, scoring a brace during France's 3-0 win against Sweden.…