With the completion of all historic group stage matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the full lineup for the knockout stage, or ‘Round of 32,’ has been finalized. In this grand tournament, featuring 48 teams for the first time in world football history, the top 32 nations from the group stage have secured their places in the knockout rounds. Argentina will face Cape Verde, while Brazil will compete against Japan in the Round of 32.
According to the group stage results, Mexico and South Africa topped Group A with outstanding performances. From Group B, co-hosts Canada and Qatar made remarkable comebacks to advance to the next round. Brazil emerged as the group winner in Group C, with Morocco securing second place and qualifying for the knockout stage.
In Group D, the United States finished as group winners, with Australia as runners-up, both advancing to the knockout rounds. From Group E, Germany and Ivory Coast progressed as the top two teams. The first match of the Round of 32 will see South Africa take on Canada, kicking off at 12:45 AM on Monday morning.
