The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to an end, officially determining the 32 teams advancing to the knockout phase. The tournament now pivots toward the Round of 32, set to commence on 28 June.
Among the notable matchups in the upcoming knockout round, Germany will face Paraguay, while reigning champions France take on Sweden. Other key fixtures include Brazil against Japan, United States versus Bosnia and Herzegovina, and England clashing with DR Congo.
Teams Progressing from Each Group
The group winners and runners-up, along with additional qualifiers where applicable, have secured their spots in the knockout stage. From Group A, Mexico and South Africa advance, while Switzerland, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina move forward from Group B. Brazil and Morocco represent Group C, with United States, Australia, and Paraguay progressing from Group D.
Group E sends Germany, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ecuador into the knockout rounds. From Group F, Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden advance, while Belgium and Egypt qualify from Group G. The lineup from Group H includes Spain and Cabo Verde.
Further qualifiers include France, Norway, and Senegal from Group I. Argentina, Algeria, and Austria progress from Group J, with Colombia, Portugal, and DR Congo moving on from Group K. Lastly, England, Ghana, and Croatia advance from Group L.
The comprehensive list of Round of 32 fixtures is as follows:
- Germany vs Paraguay
- France vs Sweden
- South Africa vs Canada
- Netherlands vs Morocco
- Portugal vs Croatia
- Spain vs Austria
- United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Belgium vs Senegal
- Brazil vs Japan
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway
- Mexico vs Ecuador
- England vs DR Congo
- Argentina vs Cabo Verde
- Australia vs Egypt
- Switzerland vs Algeria
- Colombia vs Ghana