Lionel Messi-led Argentina qualified for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP

Ecuador and Ivory Coast became the latest teams to qualify for the knockouts of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

After the end of the third round of matches in Group A, B and C, South Africa, Canada, Switzerland, Morocco, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina also qualified for the Round of 32.

Germany, France, Norway, Argentina, USA, Mexico and Colombia were the other teams who already sealed their places at the end of the second gameweek.

Twenty four teams will earn a direct qualification into the next round, while the eight best third-placed teams will complete the remaining bracket.

The group stage of FIFA World Cup ends on June 27 with the next round commencing two days later on June 29.

Which teams have qualified for Round of 32 in FIFA World Cup 2026?

• Group A - Mexico, South Africa
• Group B - Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Group C - Brazil, Morocco
• Group D - USA
• Group E - Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
• Group I - France
• Group I - Norway
• Group J - Argentina
• Group K - Colombia

Published on Jun 26, 2026