THE World Cup has got off to a thrilling start in North America!

Some nations have already confirmed their spot in the last-32 with a game to spare.

Mexico v Korea Republic: Group A - FIFA World Cup 2026Mexico were the first side to progress to the knockout stages Credit: Getty

The expanded means that more sides can progress from the group stage.

As well as the top two sides in each of the 12 groups, the eight best-ranked third-place nations will also advance.

brings you a full list of all the teams that have progressed to the knockouts.

Which teams have qualified for World Cup 2026 knockouts?

was the first team to confirm their spot in the last-32.

The co-hosts beat and to progress from Group A with a game to spare.

And another co-host USA have also qualified after beating Australia 2-0 to top Group D.

All teams through to the knockouts:

  • Group A – Mexico
  • Group B – TBC
  • Group C – TBC
  • Group D – USA
  • Group E – TBC
  • Group F – TBC
  • Group G – TBC
  • Group H – TBC
  • Group I – TBC
  • Group J – TBC
  • Group K – TBC
  • Group L – TBC
Saturday 20 June
Netherlands
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18:00
Group F
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Sweden
Germany
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21:00
Group E
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Côte d'Ivoire
Sunday 21 June
Ecuador
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01:00
Group E
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Curaçao
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05:00
Group F
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Japan
Saturday 20 June
Friday 19 June
Group A P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group B P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group C P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group D P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group E P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group F P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group G P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group H P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group I P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group J P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group K P W D L GD PTS Form
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Group L P W D L GD PTS Form
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How are the eight best third-place teams determined?

The sides that finish third in their groups will be ranked by the following criteria in order:

  1. Points
  2. Goal difference
  3. Goals scored
  4. Highest team conduct score (players and team officials) relating to the number of yellow and red cards obtained in all group matches
  5. Fifa World Ranking

When do the knockout rounds start?

The round of 32 will begin with the runners-up in Group A taking on the runners-up in Group B on Sunday, June 28.

Here are all the key dates you need for the knockout stages:

  • Round of 32: June 28 to July 3
  • Round of 16: July 4-7
  • Quarter-finals: July 9-11
  • Semi-finals: July 14-15
  • Third-place play-off: July 18
  • Final: July 19

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