World Cup 2026: Round of 32 schedule — who's in, who's out
The group stage of the World Cup 2026 is drawing to a close and the picture of the Round of 32 is slowly taking shape. Here is the latest record of each group — who has made it, who will not advance, and who still has hope before the final matchday.
The final group stage matches of FIFA World Cup 2026 are drawing to a close and the Round of 32 picture is clear. The top two teams from each of the 12 groups will advance automatically, and the eight best players who finished in third place will join. Some groups are already finished, while others are still deciding on the final production schedule.
Here's where each group stands before the final day of games — who's in, who won't advance, and who still has hope:
Group A
- Entered: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea
- Unable to advance: Czechia
Group B
- Entered: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Unable to advance: Qatar
Group C
- Entered: Brazil, Morocco
- Unable to advance: Haiti
Group D
- Entered: United States, Australia
- Unable to advance: Türkiye
Group E
- Entered: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- Unable to advance: Curaçao
Group F
- Entered: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden
- Unable to advance: Tunisia
Group G
- Entered: Belgium, Egypt
- Unable to advance: New Zealand
Group H
- Entered: Spain, Cape Verde
- Can't advance: Uruguay, Saudi Arabia
Group I
- Entered: France, Norway
- Unable to advance: Iraq
Group J
- Entered: Argentina
- Unable to advance: Jordan
Group K
- Entered: Colombia
- Unable to advance: Not yet
Group L
- Entered: Not yet
- Unable to advance: Panama
The table will change depending on the results on the last matchday. Several teams still have a chance to earn the automatic spot in their group, secure first place, or jostle for one of the eight best third-place spots that will carry into the Round of 32.
