Summary of the 32 nations advancing to the final 32 teams of the world's greatest football event, the "World Football 2026".
On 28 Jun 2026 GMT+7, the 32 nations advancing to the knockout round of the final 32 teams in the world's biggest football event, the "World Football 2026," were confirmed after the last 4 qualifying spots were decided in the recently concluded group stage. This edition of the World Football 2026 featured a historic structural change, expanding the final tournament from 32 to 48 teams.
This change led to a competition format featuring 12 groups of 4 teams each, with the final 32 teams selected including 12 group winners, 12 group runners-up, and the 8 best third-placed teams. Here is the list of all 32 nations that have advanced to the final 32.
Teams advancing as group winners.
Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, United States, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, France, Argentina, Colombia, England.
Teams advancing as group runners-up.
South Africa, Canada, Morocco, Australia, Ivory Coast, Japan, Egypt, Cape Verde, Norway, Portugal, Croatia, Austria.
Teams advancing as the 8 best third-placed teams.
Bosnia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Sweden, Senegal, Algeria, DR Congo, Ghana.